Geriatric Lecture Series

May-01-12 - Pain Management and Opioids

In this presentation, Dr. Swegle will identify good candidates for opioid use. He will present the advantages and disadvantages of commonly used opioids. In addition, he will discuss how to initiate and adjust opioid doses based on response to therapy, as well as how to recognize and address potential opioid adverse effects.

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John Swegle, PharmD, BCPS, received his degree from the University of Iowa. He is a clinical associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.

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