Pharmacological Advances in Opioid Therapy: The Role of Oliceridine in Pain Management

Dr. Alex D. Pham discusses pharmacological advances in opioid therapy and the role of oliceridine. As the number of patients with pain has grown, so has the need for better pharmacological treatments.

Oliceridine provides a compelling alternative because this compound that binds to mu-opioid receptors but are coupled to a Beta-arrestin inhibitor. This allows for analgesia with a reduced side effect profile. Overall, a literature analysis supports the use of oliceridine for pain management.