Opioid regimens in patients with chronic pain with multiple cytochrome P450 defects

Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH

doi:10.5055/jom.2015.0272

Authors

Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jom.2015.0272

Keywords:

opioid, cytochrome, defects

Abstract

There is a subgroup of patients with chronic pain who have multiple cytochrome P450 enzyme defects. These patients tend to use opioids that are not metabolized by the CYP450 system and most apparently require a higher than average dosage. A significant number require nonoral administration.

Author Biography

Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH

Veract Intractable Pain Clinic, West Covina, California.

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