Intravenous phentolamine mesylate alleviates the pain of pancreatic carcinoma

Intravenous phentolamine mesylate alleviates the pain of pancreatic carcinoma

This case report describes the successful alleviation of the pain of pancreatic carcinoma with intravenous phentolamine mesylate. A 2 day infusion gave relief for 26 days on the first occasion and for 12 weeks after the second infusion. The possible mode of action is discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Pain (Amsterdam) 1997-11, Vol.73 (2), p.263-264
1. Verfasser: McCleane, Gary J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Analgesics
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Coeliac plexus block
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Male
Medical sciences
Neuropharmacology
Pain - drug therapy
Pancreatic carcinoma
Pancreatic Neoplasms - complications
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Phentolamine - therapeutic use
Phentolamine mesylate
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Zusammenfassung:This case report describes the successful alleviation of the pain of pancreatic carcinoma with intravenous phentolamine mesylate. A 2 day infusion gave relief for 26 days on the first occasion and for 12 weeks after the second infusion. The possible mode of action is discussed.
ISSN:0304-3959
1872-6623
DOI:10.1016/S0304-3959(97)00096-1