Safety and efficacy of oxycodone for refractory dyspnea in end-stage heart failure patients with chronic kidney disease: a case series of eight patients

• Main Authors: Masayuki Tanaka (Author), Hirofumi Maeba (Author), Takeshi Senoo (Author), Nana Yoshimiya (Author), Haruna Ozaki (Author), Kazuki Uchitani (Author), Noboru Tanigawa (Author), Kazuichi Okazaki (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Morphine is effective in palliative care for patients with end-stage heart failure; however, its use is avoided in patients with impaired renal function because it tends to induce adverse effects. Although oxycodone has been reported to be a useful alternative, the evidence is in...