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FDA Approves REMS for Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioids

On July 9, 2012, the FDA approved a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for extended-release and long-acting opioids. The REMS introduces new safety measures to reduce risks and improve safe use of opioid medications. For more information, click here.
New Slides: Nonpharmacologic Therapy for Acute and Chronic Pain
Our latest slides explore the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise, spinal manipulation, and yoga for treatment of acute and chronic pain.
FDA Public Health Advisory: Potential safety risk with opioid medications
Opioid products manufactured and packaged for Endo Pharmaceuticals by Novartis Consumer Health: tablets from one product type may have carried over into packaging of another product. List of products that may be affected, more info available here
Redesigned Opioid Analgesia Tool Kit
The Opioid Analgesia Tool Kit has been thoroughly revised and updated! This user-friendly resource features assessment and documentation tools, patient education materials, and more that will aid you in treating and managing patients receiving chronic opioid therapy.
Safety Alert: Voluntary Recall of Pain Medications
Endocet® (oxycodone/acetaminophen) has been voluntarily recalled as some bottles may contain different strength tablets. More info. Several lots of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets, and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, have been voluntarily recalled; recalled bottles may contain incorrect tablets. More info
Chronic Opioid Therapy Physician and Patient Resources
Visit our Physician Tools page to view and download three new resources: a worksheet delineating key components to include in each interaction with patients receiving opioid therapy, and two companion patient handouts focusing on preparing for medical appointments and dos and don'ts for using opioids safely and responsibly.
FDA Sets Limit on Acetaminophen Dosages
The FDA has asked drug manufacturers to limit the strength of acetaminophen in prescription drug products to no more than 325 mg. A boxed warning highlighting the potential for severe liver toxicity is also being added to all products containing acetaminophen. More information is available here.

Slides of the Month
 

  slide Fibromyalgia: Overview
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  slide Comparison of Fibromyalgia and Neuropathic Pain: Design
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  slide Comparison of Fibromyalgia and Neuropathic Pain: Results
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  slide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exercise, or Combination of the Two for Chronic Pain: Design
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  slide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exercise, or Combination of the Two for Chronic Pain: Results
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  slide Meta-analysis: Yoga for Pain and Pain-Associated Disability—Design
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  slide Meta-analysis: Yoga for Pain and Pain-Associated Disability—Results
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  slide Neck Pain Treatment with Spinal Manipulation, Medication, or Home Exercise: Design
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  slide Neck Pain Treatment with Spinal Manipulation, Medication, or Home Exercise: Results
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In the News
Ketamine Associated With Rapid Antidepressant Effect In Largest Clinical Trial To Date
May 20, 2013 -- Patients with treatment-resistant major depression saw dramatic improvement in their illness after treatment with ketamine, an anesthetic, according to the largest ketamine clinical trial to-date led by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai...
Painkillers Increase Risk of Erectile Dysfunction
May 15, 2013 -- Regularly taking prescription painkillers, commonly called opioids, is linked to a greater risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men, according to a new study published in Spine. Over 11,000 men suffering from back pain were involved in the research...
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