A patient asks why a combination product containing an opioid analgesic and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) has been prescribed to manage cancer pain. Which response will the provider give the patient?

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The combination of an opioid analgesic and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is prescribed to provide increased pain relief than when either product is used alone. This approach utilizes the different mechanisms of action of the two drug classes to achieve better pain control, often allowing for lower doses of the opioid and potentially reducing the risk of opioid-related side effects.

A Patient Asks Why a Combination Product Containing an Opioid