Abstract
Adverse events related to opioid analgesics are common., Although opioids represent a component of pain treatment regimens following low-risk surgery,, few data exist regarding patterns of postoperative opioid prescribing over time. We assessed trends in the amount of hydrocodone/acetaminophen and oxycodone/acetaminophen prescribed, 2 opioids commonly used for postoperative pain management.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acetaminophen / therapeutic use*
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use*
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Arthroscopy / statistics & numerical data
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery
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Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / statistics & numerical data
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Drug Prescriptions / statistics & numerical data
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Hernia, Inguinal / surgery
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Humans
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Hydrocodone / therapeutic use*
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Knee Joint
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Middle Aged
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Oxycodone / therapeutic use*
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Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy*
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Risk
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Sex Factors
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Surgical Procedures, Operative*
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United States
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Young Adult
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Acetaminophen
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Hydrocodone
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Oxycodone