Co (Adjunct) Analgesics

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12m
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Lecture Overview

Co (adjunct) analgesics are medications whose primary indication is for a purpose other than pain relief but demonstrate analgesic effects. In this lecture, pain management Nurse Practitioner Melinda Breen explains common co-analgesics and how they can be used to manage various types of pain.

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Melinda Breen View profile
Melinda Breen is a palliative care/chronic pain management nurse practitioner with a focus on community care. She has a strong background in oncology and chemotherapy/radiotherapy treatment planning. Melinda has a focus on symptom management and pre-emptive planning, and values supporting clients and their families through advanced disease.
Details
CPD time12m
First Published10 July 2022
Updated10 July 2022
Expires
10 July 2025
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Topics
Chronic Illness
Medications
Pharmacy
Pain