10th January 2024

A 50-year-old with severe chest pain related to pleural disease presents to clinic. He has been taking Paracetamol

A 50-year-old with severe chest pain related to pleural disease presents to clinic. He has been taking Paracetamol four times a day but has had no improvement in his pain. The pain is present all day, and he gets no relief from it. Standing to mobilise around the home is painful. He has no other co-morbidities, and his latest renal function is satisfactory. He does not like taking tablets.

Which treatment regimen would you commence?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.