A 70-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain despite regular paracetamol. According to NICE which pharmacological agent may be ad...

Question

A 70-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain despite regular paracetamol. According to NICE which pharmacological agent may be added next

Accepted Answer

Topical NSAIDs

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Long-term oral opioid

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Oral corticosteroids

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Intra-articular steroid injection only

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Glucosamine supplements

NICE Osteoarthritis CG177 MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis

A 70-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain despite regular paracetamol. According to NICE which pharmacological agent may be added next