Prescription opioids for acute pain - 04/2019
Prescription opioids for acute pain
Abstract
This handout, authored by the Washington State Department of Health, describes the risks involved in taking opioid pain medicines for acute (short-term) pain. It includes tips on safe storage and correct disposal of left-over pills. It also explains naloxone, a prescription medicine that is used to counteract an opioid overdose.
Publisher
Washington State Department of Health
Date Published (original date)
2019
Revision Date
04/2019
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Medicine Teaching
Pain
Medicine Information
Languages
English
Record ID
4751