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Rescue analgesia
Rescue analgesia refers to supplemental pain relief medication administered on an as-needed basis to manage breakthrough pain in patients already on scheduled analgesics.
Rescue analgesia refers to supplemental pain relief medication administered on an as-needed basis to manage breakthrough pain in patients already on scheduled analgesics. Used for Breakthrough pain in cancer patients, Acute pain episodes in chronic pain conditions.
At a glance
| Generic name | Rescue analgesia |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Universidade do Porto |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain Management |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Rescue analgesia is a therapeutic approach rather than a specific drug entity, typically involving short-acting opioids or other analgesics used to treat acute pain episodes that occur despite baseline pain management. The mechanism depends on the specific agent used (e.g., opioid receptor agonism for opioid-based rescue medications). This strategy is commonly employed in cancer pain management and chronic pain conditions.
Approved indications
- Breakthrough pain in cancer patients
- Acute pain episodes in chronic pain conditions
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Comparison of Intrathecal Morphine and Rectus Sheath Block for Postoperative Pain Management After Lower Abdominal Surgery With Midline Incision (NA)
- Comparison of Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Interscalene and Suprascapular Blocks Used in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Control After Open Abdominal Surgery (NA)
- Comparison of Pain Reduction in Painful Chronic Wounds With and Without Fat Grafting (NA)
- Safety and Efficacy of Dexmedetomidate vs. Midazolam for Procedural Sedation During Medical Thoracoscopy (PHASE3)
- The Impact of a Shared Decision-Making Intervention on Intraoperative Patient Experience During Elective Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia (NA)
- Effects of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Recovery Quality and Maternal-Neonatal Outcomes After Cesarean Delivery (NA)
- Postoperative Analgesia and Ventilation After Cardiac Surgery
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Rescue analgesia CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Rescue analgesia updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Universidade do Porto portfolio CI