METHODS FOR TREATING PAIN BY ADMINISTERING AN ANTAGONIST ANTIBODY AGAINST THE NERVE GROWTH FACTOR AND AN OPIOID ANALGESIC AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME

摘要

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.