[Knowledge of Kerman general practitioners about Tramadol in 2004]
Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences. 2005; 12 (3): 202-208
in English
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ABSTRACT
Tramadol is an opioid analgesic indicated for the management of moderate and severe pains. Its side effects, in parts are due to the activation of micro receptors and in parts to increasing central catecholamine and serotonin levels. In the case of long administration, tramadol has a potential to cause dependency, tolerance and also drug abuse. After prohibition of injective diclofenac, considering Iranian's tendency for rapid sedation of pain symptoms, tramadol has been prescribed widely. The aim of this study is to determine general practitioners knowledge about this new drug.This cross-sectional study was arranged by collecting data through a self-administrated questionnaire consisted of 25 questions related to different aspects of drug knowledge. Sample consisted of 244 general practitioners in Kerman and data analysis was performed by SPSS. Out of 173 general practitioners, 49.1% worked in clinics, 34.9% in private offices and 16% in Emergency Units. Mean knowledge score was 30.72 +/- 0.35 out of the maximum of [50]. From all subjects 49.7% had poor knowledge [Z<-1], while 39.3% had moderate knowledge [-1
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Physicians, Family
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Tramadol
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Knowledge
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Analgesics, Opioid
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Kerman Univ. Med. Sci.
Year:
2005
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