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Category: Pain Medications

Choosing a Pain Medication

  • For mild pain: Acetaminophen or NSAIDs
  • For inflammation: NSAIDs, turmeric (herbal option)
  • For nerve pain: Anticonvulsants, antidepressants, topical lidocaine, or St. John’s Wort
  • For chronic pain: Often requires a multi-modal approach, combining medications with physical therapy, psychological support, and lifestyle changes
  • For severe pain: Opioids may be used cautiously for short periods

Acetaminophen Mechanism of action

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally considered to be a weak inhibitor of the synthesis of prostaglandins (PGs). However, the in vivo effects of paracetamol are similar…

Acetaminophen Manufacturers

There are a lot of manufacturers can produce Acetaminophen. The Main Manufacturers are: Ortho mcneil pharmaceutical inc G and w laboratories inc Able laboratories inc…

What Are Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) ?

Tricyclic Antidepressants Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are a drug class that was first released to the market in 1959 as a pharmacotherapy for major depressive disorder…

Mechanism of Actions of Gabapentin

Mechanism of Actions of Gabapentin

The mechanism of the anticonvulsant action of gabapentin has not been fully described. Though similar in structure to the endogenous neurotransmitter GABA, gabapentin has not…

What Is Gabapentin Off Label Usages ?

What Is Gabapentin Off Label Usages ?

Neurontin is the trade name for the generic drug gabapentin. It is useful as an anti-epileptic drug and as an analgesic, particularly for pain of…

How is Chronic Pain Treated?

How is Chronic Pain Treated?

Treatment of chronic pain usually involves medicines and therapy. Medicines used for chronic pain include pain relievers, antidepressants and anticonvulsants. Different types of medicines help…

Lexapro Medication Guide

Lexapro Medication Guide

Lexapro® (leks-a-pro) (escitalopram) Tablets/Oral Solution Read the Medication Guide that comes with Lexapro before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There…

Pain Relief Drug List and Pain Medication List

Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers include: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen(Motrin, Advil) or naproxen(Aleve, Naprosyn) Both acetaminophen and NSAIDs reduce fever and relieve pain caused…

Comparison of available analgesic agents

Comparison of Available Analgesic Agents

Pain Medication Major Classes Paracetamol and NSAIDs Main article: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug The exact mechanism of action of paracetamol/acetaminophen is uncertain but appears to act…

Antidepressants and the Suicide Risk

Most antidepressants are generally safe, but the FDA requires that all antidepressants carry black box warnings, the strictest warnings for prescriptions. In some cases, children,…

Lexapro is a Powerful Antidepressant

Anti-depression: An Introduction: Depressive disorder is a mental condition that takes place as a result of mental pressure and even absence of bodily wellness. Timely…

Antidepressant Can Cause Breast Cancer

Antidepressant Can Cause Breast Cancer

The increase risk of breast cancer can also be caused with the use of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) according to several…

Lists of Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics

Lists of Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics

Anxiolytics: Benzodiazepines Alprazolam (Xanax) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Clobazepam (Onfi) Clonazepam (Klonopin) Clorazepate (Tranxene) Diazepam (Valium) Estazolam (ProSom) Flurazepam (Dalmane) Lorazepam (Ativan) Midazolam (Versed) Oxazepam (Serax) Prazepam (Centrax)…

Gabapentin Dosage Information

Gabapentin Dosage Information

Applies to the following strengths: 800 mg; 600 mg; 100 mg; 300 mg; 400   Usual Adult Dose for Epilepsy Initial dose: 300 mg orally…