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Hyperalgesia with long-term diamorphine hydrochloride use is increased pain that tends to be more diffuse and less defined than pre-existing pain, may differ from disease-progression or tolerance-related breakthrough pain, and may resolve with opioid dose reduction.
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- Diamorphine Hydrochloride 5mg for InjectionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 6Document updated
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