Clinical study of Controlled-Release Oxycodone on moderate and severe chronic cancer pain / 中国肿瘤临床

ABSTRACT

Objective: To observe the analgesic effect and adverse effects of Controlled-Release Oxyco-done tablets(oxycontin) on moderate and severe chronic cancer pain, and the improvement of quality of life(QOL) in the cancer patients after the treatment. Methods: A total of 72 patients with moderate and se-vere chronic cancer pain were selected .The analgesic effects,adverse effects and quality of life (QOL) were observed and evaluated. Controlled-Release Oxycodone tablets were administered at an initial dose of 5 mg or 10 mg every 12 hours according to the degree of pain. The next analgesic dose should be adjust-ed if breakthrough pain occurs more than twice in 24 hours. If the initial dose is 5 mg, it may be increased to greater than or equal to 10 mg. If the initial dose is greater than or equal to 10 mg, the dosage may increased by 25%～50%. Short-acting morphine tablets are used to control the breakthrough pain. Results: The doses ranged between 10～100mg/d .Among the 72 patients with moderate and severe chronic cancer pain, 12 (16.7%)achieved complete remission ,52(72.2%)achieved partial remission,6(8.3%) achieved minor remis-sion.The overall rate of pain relief 88.9%. The mainly adverse reactions were including, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and dysuria. Followed the reduced of the pain intensity ,the QOL of most cancer pa-tients was improved. The KPS of 12 patients had been obviously improved, 20 patients had mildly improved, and 40 patients were stabilized. Conclusion: Oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release tablets are effective and safe for the management of chronic cancer patients with moderate and severe pain, with less adverse reactions, and the QOL of cancer patients were significantly improved.