METHODS FOR TREATING PAIN BY ADMINISTERING A NERVE GROWTH FACTOR ANTAGONIST AND AN OPIOID ANALGESIC AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME

摘要

The present invention features methods for treating or preventing pain comprising administering an amount of a nerve growth factor antagonist and an amount of an opioid analgesic such that together they provide effective pain relief. The invention also features compositions comprising a nerve growth factor antagonist and an opioid analgesic and kits containing the same.