Understanding and countering opioid‐induced respiratory depression
Abstract
Respiratory depression is the proximal cause of death in opioid overdose, yet the mechanisms underlying this potentially fatal outcome are not well understood. The goal of this review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacological mechanisms of opioid-induced respiratory depression, which could lead to improved therapeutic options to counter opioid overdose, as well as other detrimental effects of opioids on breathing. The...
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Title
Understanding and countering opioid‐induced respiratory depression
Published Date
Jun 26, 2021
Volume
180
Issue
7
Pages
813 - 828
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