08/09/23
A-1) Pain Relievers
Also called: Analgesics, Pain killers, Pain medicines
A-2) Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs.
If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of addiction. Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's supervision.
There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan.
B-2) 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 people who have different types of pain. You usually use long-acting medicines for constant pain. Short-acting medicines treat short-term, or acute, pain.
B-3) Acetaminophen ...
Acetaminophen helps many kinds of chronic pain. One brand name is Tylenol. It is also found in many and prescription and over-the-counter pain medicines. If you’re not careful, you could take more acetaminophen than is good for you. Too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage, especially if you drink alcohol. Tell your doctor if you take more than 2 acetaminophen pills a day.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) ...
Other drugs that help with pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Examples include aspirin, ibuprofen (two brand names: Motrin, Advil), and naproxen (one brand name: Aleve). NSAIDs come in both prescription and over-the-counter forms. These medicines can be taken sometimes or every day. When taken regularly, they build up in the blood to fight inflammation (swelling) and give general pain relief.
B-4) Always take NSAIDs with food or milk because the most common side effects are related to the stomach.
B-5) Antidepressants ...
Many drugs that treat other illnesses can also treat chronic pain. For example, antidepressants can improve function and provide pain relief.
Antidepressants
Many drugs that treat other illnesses can also treat chronic pain. For example, antidepressants can improve function and provide pain relief.
B-6) Anticonvulsants ...
Your doctor may want you to try an anticonvulsant medicine. It may help reduce some types of chronic pain, such as low back pain or nerve damage.
B-7) Narcotics ...
Doctors rarely prescribe narcotics or opioids to treat chronic pain. This is because they are highly addictive.
B-8) anti-nausea drug or laxative
B-9) When you’re taking narcotics, it’s important to remember the difference between physical dependence and psychological addiction. ...
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