Méthode pour le traitement de la douleur post-chirurgical par administration d'un anticorps antagoniste du facteur de croissance neuronal et d'un analgésique opioide, et compositions les contenant
The present invention features methods for treating or preventing pain comprising administering an amount of an antagonist antibody against the nerve growth factor and an amount of an opioid analgesic such that together they provide effective pain relief. The invention also features compositions comprising an antagonist antibody against the nerve growth factor antagonist and an opioid analgesic and kits containing the same.