Breast cancer

Weak opioid analgesic — seizure risk with SSRIs/SNRIs; sedation affects safety-critical work.

Brands: Tramadol, Tramal (tramadol)

SA strengths: 50 mg capsule · 100 mg SR tablet

Typical dosing: Often 50–100 mg qid PRN or SR 100–200 mg BD — max daily dose per insert.

Opioid analgesic — often combined with paracetamol; dependence and constipation risk.

Brands: Codeine phosphate

SA strengths: 30 mg tablet · 60 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Combo products: limit tablets per 24 h per package insert (e.g. Stilpane, Myprodol).

Reduces inflammation — insomnia, mood changes, and blood sugar effects.

Brands: Prednisone

SA strengths: 5 mg tablet · 20 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Reduces inflammation — insomnia, mood changes, and blood sugar effects.

Brands: Medrol (methylprednisolone)

SA strengths: 4 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Functional rehabilitation — workplace pacing, ergonomics, ADL retraining.

Session formats: 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: 45–60 min sessions per treating plan.

Prescribed rehabilitation for pain, injury, and mobility restoration.

Session formats: 30 min session · 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: Usually 30–60 min sessions weekly to thrice weekly per referral.