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Analgesics
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alges/o sensitivity to pain.
Lessens pain. Nacotics or opioids, contain or derived from opium, induce stupor. Non-narcotic ones rduce fever, pain and inflammation. NSAIDs. |
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NSAIDs
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Act on tissues to inhibit prostaglandins (hormone-like substances that sensitize peripheral pain receptors). |
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COX-2 inhibitors
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Block effects of enzyme that activates prostaglandins. Fewer gastrointestinal side effects.
Celebrex and Vioxx. |
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celecoxib
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(Celebrex) NSAID, treatment of arthritis symptoms, such as joint pain, inflammation, swelling and stiffness. not a cure for arthritis and provides relief only as long as one continues to take the medication.
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diclofenac
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(Voltaren) NSAID, treat pain and inflammation, also prescribed for dental pain, headaches and muscle aches or arthritis.
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ibuprofen
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(Motrin, Advil)NSAID treat pain and inflammation, also prescribed for dental pain, headaches and muscle aches or arthritis.
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naproxen
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(Naprosyn, Aleve)NSAID treat pain and inflammation, also prescribed for dental pain, headaches and muscle aches or arthritis.
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rofecoxib
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(Vioxx) NSAID treatment of arthritis symptoms, such as joint pain, inflammation, swelling and stiffness. not a cure for arthritis and provides relief only as long as one continues to take the medication.
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