Pain Treatment with Analgesics

 A huge number of diverse pain killers or analgesics are available that can help alleviate pain in different ways. They can be used with other types of analgesics to reduce pain.

Nonopioid Analgesic Agents

·         Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

·         Acetaminophen (paracetamol)

·         Antiepileptic medications

·         Antidepressant medications

·         Local anesthetics (lidocain)

Opioid Agents

·         Morphine

·         Hydrocodone

·         Oxycodone

Codeine

Combination Analgesics

·         Paracetamol and codeine

·         Paracetamol and tramadol

·         Paracetamol and dihydrocodeine

Topical painkillers in the form of

·         Creams --  ibuprofen, diclofenac, capsaicin cream, etc

·         Sprays

·         Gels

·         Patches

An Interventional Pain Treatment

·         Spinal Cord Stimulators

·         Acupuncture

·         Steroid Injections

·         Disc Procedures

·         Manipulation

·         Trigger Point Injections

·         Massage

·         Intrathecal Pump Therapy

·         Radio Frequency Ablation

·         Mobilisation

·         Nerve Blocks 

Many people who are suffering with persistent pain may get benefit from Cannabis containing medicines.