An algorithm to identify gabapentin misuse and/or abuse in administrative claims data.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109429
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite gabapentin's misuse and abuse potential and associated adverse events, few algorithms are available to detect gabapentin misuse and/or abuse in claims data. This study aims to develop an algorithm to identify gabapentin misuse… read more here.
Keywords: gabapentin; gabapentin misuse; algorithm identify; claims data ... See more keywords
Construct validity and reproducibility of the Prescription Opioid Misuse And Abuse Questionnaire (POMAQ)
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DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2020.1865890
Abstract: Abstract Objective The Prescription Opioid Misuse and Abuse Questionnaire was developed to identify prescription opioid abuse and misuse among patients with chronic pain, however, evidence of construct validity and reproducibility is needed. Methods Chronic pain… read more here.
Keywords: opioid misuse; prescription opioid; prescription; misuse abuse ... See more keywords
Identification of prescription opioid misuse and abuse behaviors and risk factors in chronic pain patients using the Prescription Opioid Misuse and Abuse Questionnaire (POMAQ)
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DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2174343
Abstract: Abstract Objectives To identify patient risk factors associated with prescription opioid misuse and abuse as well as groupings of misuse and abuse behaviors as measured by the Prescription Opioid Misuse and Abuse Questionnaire (POMAQ). Methods… read more here.
Keywords: prescription opioid; misuse abuse; opioid misuse;
A different challenge with Benadryl: adolescent diphenhydramine ingestions reported to National Poison Database System, 2007–2020
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DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2022.2051536
Abstract: Abstract Background The US Food and Drug Administration released a warning related to potential adverse effects related to intentional misuse or abuse ingestions of diphenhydramine in September 2020. We sought to evaluate adolescent-aged (13–19 y) diphenhydramine… read more here.
Keywords: national poison; diphenhydramine ingestions; ingestions reported; poison database ... See more keywords
Trends in intentional abuse and misuse ingestions in school-aged children and adolescents reported to US poison centers from 2000-2020
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DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2022.2120818
Abstract: Abstract Context Childhood and adolescent misuse and abuse exposures remain a serious public health challenge in the United States. This study aimed to describe recent trends and patterns of intentional substance misuse and abuse exposures… read more here.
Keywords: abuse; misuse; age; poison ... See more keywords
1663 Use, misuse, abuse of pesticide use in agriculture. which interventions are needed to promote safety and health of workers?
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.1346
Abstract: Aim of special session Pesticides are necessary in the modern agriculture and their use is unavoidable. However, very often misuse and abuse bring about unacceptable risk to agricultural workers and the environment. How to promote… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; misuse abuse; agriculture; 1663 use ... See more keywords
Prescription drug diversion, misuse, and abuse among people living with HIV: a scoping review protocol
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DOI: 10.1186/s13643-020-1273-4
Abstract: Background Prescription drugs are controlled medicines due to their potential risks of being diverted, misused, and abused. Since the introduction of antiretroviral (ARVs) drugs, HIV is currently regarded as a chronic condition. However, prescription drug… read more here.
Keywords: prescription drug; drug diversion; diversion misuse; misuse abuse ... See more keywords
An overview of the use and misuse/abuse of opioid analgesics in different world regions and future perspectives.
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DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2021-0094
Abstract: Opioids are an important therapeutic option for severe resistant chronic pain but, in the absence of proper oversight, their use has risks. The level of prescription opioid misuse/abuse differs among countries, due to differences in… read more here.
Keywords: prescription opioid; misuse abuse; use; opioid ... See more keywords
Opioid use, misuse, and abuse: a narrative review about interventions to reduce opioid consumption and related adverse events in the perioperative setting.
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DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.21.15937-1
Abstract: Opioids remain the most potent and predictable drug available for perioperative analgesia and moderate-to-severe cancer-related pain. However, their efficacy has been questioned in other clinical settings. Moreover, opioids are associated with a wide variety of… read more here.
Keywords: adverse events; opioid use; abuse narrative; use misuse ... See more keywords
Projecting the cost, utilization, and patient care impact of prescribing extended release non-abuse-deterrent opioids to chronic pain patients.
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DOI: 10.5055/jom.2017.0398
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To estimate healthcare resource utilization, associated costs, and number needed to harm (NNH) from a physician's decision to prescribe extended-release (ER) non-abuse-deterrent opioids (non-ADO) as compared to ER ADOs in a chronic pain population.… read more here.
Keywords: utilization; extended release; misuse abuse; associated costs ... See more keywords
Diversion, Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs in Upper-Middle-Income Countries: Narrative Literature Review
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DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v11n12p27
Abstract: Globally, the diversion, misuse, and abuse of prescription drugs is a growing public health problem. This narrative review focused on factors influencing this problem in Upper-Middle-Income Countries. The literature reports that factors related to health… read more here.
Keywords: diversion misuse; abuse prescription; misuse abuse; diversion ... See more keywords