The role of methadone in cancer pain treatment – a review

@article{Leppert2009TheRO,
  title={The role of methadone in cancer pain treatment – a review},
  author={W. Leppert},
  journal={International Journal of Clinical Practice},
  year={2009},
  volume={63}
}
  • W. Leppert
  • Published 2009
  • Medicine
  • International Journal of Clinical Practice
Background:  Methadone is an opioid analgesic of step 3 of the World Health Organization (WHO) analgesic ladder. 
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