| 摘要 |
<p>A method is provided for selecting an analgesic regime for treatment of a patient. In the method, a body fluid sample from the patient is assayed for the presence of a metabolite produced by metabolism of a prodrug. If the metabolite is present in the body fluid sample this indicates that a suitable analgesic regime for the patient should comprise administration of at least one analgesic agent selected from the group consisting of: codeine and tramadol. If the metabolite is absent from the body fluid sample indicates that a suitable analgesic regime for the patient should comprise administration of an analgesic agent selected from the group consisting of: dihydrocodeine; buprenorphine and propoxyphene. The invention also provides a kit for selecting an analgesic regime for a patient. The kit comprises means for assaying for the presence of a metabolite produced by metabolism of a prodrug and instructions for using the provided means to perform the method as described above.</p> |
