• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.188-191
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• 1988

Recent studies have shown that narcotic drugs produce an intense prolonged analgesic action when injected into the subarachnoidal or extradural space of animals and man. In order to study the effects of intrathecal injection of morphine on postoperative pain relief and segmental block effect, we administered 0.25 mg of morphine sulfate (0.25 mg of morphine/1 ml normal saline) into lumbar subarachnoid space prior to brahial plexus block for upper extremity surgery group The results were as follows: 1) more than 20 hours analgesic effect at least 2) no segemental block effect in analgesia 3) some adverse effect (Nausea, Vomiting, Pruritus, Urinary retention).

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.265-269
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• 2013

Background: Transforaminal epidural steroid injections are known to reduce inflammation by inhibiting synthesis of various proinflammatory mediators and have been used increasingly. The anti-inflammatory properties of opioids are not as fully understood but apparently involve antagonism sensory neuron excitability and pro-inflammatory neuropeptide release. To date, no studies have addressed the efficacy of transforaminal epidural morphine in patients with radicular pain, and none have directly compared morphine with a tramadol for this indication. The aim of this study was to compare morphine and tramadol analgesia when administered via epidural injection to patients with lumbar radicular pain. Methods: A total of 59 patients were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 treatment groups and followed for 3 months after procedure. Each patient was subjected to C-arm guided transforaminal epidural injection (TFEI) of an affected nerve root. As assigned, patients received either morphine sulfate (2.5 mg/2.5 ml) or tramadol (25 mg/0.5 ml) in combination with 0.2% ropivacaine (1 ml). Using numeric rating scale was subsequently rates at 2 weeks and 3 months following injection for comparison with baseline. Results: Both groups had significantly lower mean pain scores at 2 weeks and at 3 months after treatment, but outcomes did not differ significantly between groups. Conclusions: TFEI of an opioid plus local anesthetic proved effective in treating radicular pain. Although morphine surpassed tramadol in pain relief scores, the difference was not statistically significant.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제26권7호통권230호
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• pp.661-665
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• 1988

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.192-198
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• 1988

Sixty patients, of ASA physical status class I for elective operations in the lower abdomen, perineum, or lower extremities, were studied in a comparative prospective trial to evaluate the efficacy of epidural morphine and ketamine for postoperative analgesia. They were divided into two groups: an epidural morphine sulfate group (EMS group; 30 patients), and an epidural ketamine hydrochloride group (EKH group; 30 patients). Indwelling epidural catheters were placed in the patients' lumber areas (L3-4) and then all patients were anesthetized with thiopental, nitrous oxide, and halothane. After the patients had fully recovered from the anesthesia, the analgesic agents were administered epidurally via the catheter when the patients complained of pain in the postoperative period. The groups were given either 0.1 mg/kg of morphine sulfate or 0.5 mg/kg of ketamine hydrochloride administered in a volume of 10 ml of normal saline. Patients were observed for the onset and duration of postoperative analgesia and for other effects. Total doses were $5.7{\pm}0.6\;mg$ of morphine sulfate in the EMS group and $27.9{\pm}3.3\;mg$ of ketamine hydrochloride in the EKH group. The onset of analgesia was detectable within 35 min.($23.5{\pm}6.3$ min) in 86.7% (26 cases) of the EMS group and within 10 min. ($7.8{\pm}3.7$ min.) in 76.7% (23 cases) of the EKH group. Mean duration of postoperative analgesia was $22.3{\pm}2.1\;hr$. in the EMS group. In the EKH group, the duration of analgesia was shorter and variable, the range of duration was from 2 hr. to 24 hr., Cardiopulmonary changes were statistically insignificant ih both groups. Side effects such as nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, pruritus, dizziness, and headache were observed in EMS group. In the EKH group, there was no discomfort except dizziness (3 cases) and headache (1 case). Epidural ketamine was a safe technique for postoperative analgesia, but because of the variability and relative shortness in the duration of analgesia the use of this technique will require further clinical trials.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2010

Background: Vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy is a major dose limiting side effect and thus effective therapeutic strategy is required. In this study, we investigated the antinociceptive effect of memantine and morphine on a vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy model in rats. Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 220-240 g were used in all experiments. Rats subsequently received daily intraperitoneal injections of either vincristine sulfate (0.1 ml/kg/day) or saline (0.1 ml/kg/day) over 12 days, immediately following behavioral testing. For assessment of mechanical allodynia, mechanical stimuli using von Frey filament was applied to the paw to measure withdrawal threshold. The effects of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors antagonist (memantine; 2.5, 5, 10 mg/kg intraperitoneal), opioid agonist (morphine; 2.5, 5, 10 mg/kg intraperitoneal) and vehicle (saline) on vicristine-induced neuropathy were evaluated. Results: Mechanical allodynia developed over the course of ten daily injections of vincristine relative to groups receiving saline at the same time. Morphine abolished the reduction in paw withdrawal threshold compared to vehicle and produced dose-responsiveness. Only the highest dose of memantine (10 mg/kg) was able to increase paw withdrawal threshold compared to vehicle. Conclusions: Systemic morphine and memantine have an antinociceptive effect on the vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy model in rats. These results suggest morphine and memantine may be an alternative approach for the treatment of vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathic pain.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.239-243
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• 1996

MS-Contin is an oral controlled-release preparation of morphine sulfate that has been used widely in the management of advanced cancer pain. It prolongs plasma concentration of morphine with no observable accumulation properties following repeated dosing, thereby promoting uninterrupted sleep and hopefully improving patient's quality of life. The common side effects of MS Contin are nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and constipation. But these symptoms are usually mild and respiratory depression is a rare problem. We experienced respiratory depression during oral administration of MS contin for the pain management of advanced gall bladder cancer of 76 years old male patient with metastasis at liver, intestine and cervical lymph node. After we increased the dosage of MS Contin from 160mg to 220mg per day, due to abdominal pain, we observed morphine reaction of MS Contin overdose such as pinpoint pupil, deeply slow respiration below 8/minute, and drowsiness. After intravenous bolus injection of 0.4 mg naloxone followed by continuous administration of 0.2 mg/hr for 4 hours, the patient regained consciousness. The administered route of morphine was changed to intravenous PCA (patient controlled analgesia). There was no aspiration sign as confirmed by chest x-ray. The patient was comfortable and delayed no signs of respiratory depression until now.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.91-97
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• 1988

Herein is a review of eigthy six surgical cases from March to August, 1986 which recieved tetracaine hydrochloride spinal anesthesia. In an attempt to relieve postoperative pain, 0.5 mg morphine sulfate was administrated into the lumbar subarachnoid space. Pruritus, a side effect of intraspinal morphine, was explored in detail. The results were as follows : 1) The incidence of pruritus was 67.4%, 65.5% in man and 71.0% in woman. 2) The time of onset of pruritus was between 30 and 120 minutes with an average of 79.1 minutes. 3) Pruritus primary occurred on the face(87.9%), especially on the nasal, perinasal and periocular areas. Other sites included the scalp, neck, chest, abdomen, shoulder, hip, thigh, flank, and whole body. 4) The severity of pruritus was classified as mild and moderate, but 4 cases(6.9%) were regarded as severe and were treated with naloxone. 5) The duration of pruritus was from 15 minutes to 19 hours with an average of 4.7 hours. 6) There was no significant difference in the prevention of pruritus between the group recieving diphenhydramine and the one which received normal saline.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.60-66
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• 2000

Background: For terminal cancer pain management, controlled-release oral morphine (morphine sulfate tablet, MST) is a simple and convenient regimen. Recently, fentanyl transdermal therapeutic system (F-TTS, transdermal fentanyl) has been developed and became one of the alternative ways of providing adequate pain relief. This open prospective study was designed to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of MST and transdermal fentanyl in the management of terminal cancer pain. Methods: In this open comparative and randomized study, 64 terminal cancer patients received one treatment for 15 days, controlled-release oral morphine (MST group) or fentanyl transdermal therapeutic system (F-TTS group). Daily diaries about the vital sign, visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, opioids requirement, co-anagesics, adjuvant drugs and adverse effects were completed with 24 patients in MST group, 18 patients in F-TTS group. Results: The majority of patients in both treatment groups were late-stage cancer and their distribution was not different in both groups. Daily opioids requirement was 126.4 mg in MST uced in F-TTS group (P<0.05). The incidence of nausea, vomiting and constipation was lower in F-TTS group (P<0.05). Patients satisfaction was similar, but F-TTS patient group favored continous use of same treatment compared with MST group after the study was finished. Conclusions: Transdermal fentanyl seems to be safe and similar analgesic effect to controlled-release oral morphine for the control of the terminal cancer patients. However, transdermal fentanyl provides a simpler and more convenient especially in respect to constipation, nausea & vomiting. To determine the exact analgesic effect, cost-effectiveness and complications, controlled trials should be followed.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.169-182
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• 2012

이 연구는 Morphine을 이용한 저작근통증의 조절 효과를 확인하기 위해서 시행되었으며, 경희대학교 치과대학병원 구강내과에 내원한 환자 중 RDC/TMD로 진단된 지원자를 saline 주사군, lidocaine 주사군, morphine 주사군 각각 10명씩 배정하였다. 통증부위에 주사 전, 주사 후 10분, 30분, 60분에 각각 주관적인 통증 평가인 시각유추척도검사, 맥길통증설문지검사 그리고 통증부위표시검사와 객관적인 통증 평가인 압력통증역치검사와 압력통증한계검사를 실시하였다. 검사 후 평가된 자료를 통계 처리하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 주관적인 통증 평가와 객관적인 통증 평가 모두 집단 내 효과가 있었다. (p<0.001) 2. 주관적인 통증 평가인 통증부위표시검사(p<0.001)에서 집단 간 효과가 있었다. 3. 객관적인 통증 평가인 압력통증역치검사(p=0.025)에서 집단 간 효과가 있었다. 4. 주관적인 통증 평가인 통증부위표시검사는 morphine 주사군(p=0.001)이 saline 주사군에 비해서 효과가 있었다. 이상의 연구결과로 저작근에 통증이 있는 환자에게 morphine 주사 시 60분 이내에는 주관적인 평가에서 통증 조절 효과가 있었으며, 향후 시간 연장에 따른 지속적인 추가 연구가 필요 할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.161-174
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• 2013

이 연구는 저작근 통증 환자에게 Morphine을 주사하였을 때의 조절 효과를 확인하기 위해서 시행되었으며, 경희대학교 치과대학병원 구강내과에 내원한 환자 중 RDC/TMD로 근막통증으로 진단된 환자들이 지원하였다. 실험군은 총 네 군으로 구성되었으며 saline 주사군, lidocaine 주사군, morphine 1.5mg 주사군, morphine 3.0 mg 주사군에 각각 10명씩 배정하였다. 통증부위에 주사 전, 주사 후 1시간, 24시간, 48시간에 각각 주관적인 통증 평가인 시각유추척도검사, 맥길통증설문지검사 그리고 통증부위표시검사와 객관적인 통증 평가인 압력통증역치검사와 압력통증한계검사를 실시하였다. 검사 후 평가된 자료를 통계 처리하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 주관적인 통증평가에서 morphine 3 mg 군은 48시간 후 통계학적으로 유의성 있는 효과가 있었다.(VAS: p<0.01, MGQ: p<0.001, PD: p<0.05) 2. 객관적인 통증평가에서 morphine 1.5 mg 군은 1시간 후 통계학적으로 유의성 있는 효과가 있었다.(PPT: p<0.01, PPTol: p<0.05) 3. 맥길통증설문지에서 lidocaine 군, morphine 1.5 mg 군 그리고 morphine 3 mg 군은 모두 처치 후 1시간부터 효과가 있었으나 상대적으로 morphine 3 mg 군에서 통계학적으로 유의성 있게 더 큰 효과가 있었다.(1h: p<0.01, 24h: p<0.01, 48h: p<0.001) 이상의 연구 결과로 저작근에 통증이 있는 환자에게 morphine 주사 시 주관적인 평가에서 48시간 후 통증 조절 효과가 있었고, morphine 3 mg이 더 효과가 있었으며, 향후 시간 연장에 따른 지속적인 추가 연구가 필요 할 것으로 생각된다.