Overview of adrenergic and serotoninergic pain suppression
Conlin F, Akhtar S. Overview of adrenergic and serotoninergic pain suppression. 2010, 328-329. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511841378.080.ChaptersPeriaqueductal gray matterNucleus raphe magnusLocus coerulusInhibitory pain pathwaysModulation of painPerception of painDistinct receptor subtypesPain pathwaysNucleus paragigantocellularisRaphe magnusPain suppressionSerotoninergic systemSpinal cordReceptor subtypesAnatomic pathwaysBrainstem structuresPharmacological interventionsFrontal lobePainEndogenous neurotransmittersGray matterSame receptorNeurotransmittersReceptorsStimulationPain pathways and pain processing
Mirchandani A, Akhtar S. Pain pathways and pain processing. 2010, 7-12. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511841378.003.ChaptersPain managementPain processingAvailable pain medicationsAdjuvant medicationsNeuraxial opioidsPain medicationPain reliefAdverse eventsPain pathwaysOpioid analgesicsMuscle relaxantsPharmacologic principlesNMDA antagonistsLocal anestheticsAnalgesicsCommon dosesClinical settingClinical useParticular drugMedicationsCliniciansDrugsAnalgesiaContraindicationsOpioids