There are a few different types of pain medication. Non-Narcotic Analgesics are commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. Nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to reduce pain and inflammation. Narcotic pain medications are used to treat severe pain. COX-2 (Cyclo-oxygenase-2) inhibitors are a unique type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug designed to relieve pain without upsetting the stomach.
I am going to address acetaminophen. It is a Non-Narcotic analgesic. Although not fully understood, acetaminophen is believed to prevent the combination of prostaglandins in the central nervous system and work peripherally to block pain impulse generation. It produces antipyresis from inhibition of hypothalamic heat-regulating center ("Acetaminophen Review"). It reduces fever through its action on the heat-regulating …show more content…
Acetaminophen addiction is more common than most people would think. A person can damage their liver permanently by taking an excessive amount of acetaminophen. Teenagers can be at great risk for acetaminophen addiction. For example, boys take them to alleviate the pain from football practice because they don’t want the coach to think they “can’t handle it”. Girls take them for cramps. It is not a problem in either case, except when they are taking acetaminophen like it’s a bag of candy, unaware that they are causing damage to their livers ("acetaminophen, Tylenol & Others: Side Effects &
I am going to address acetaminophen. It is a Non-Narcotic analgesic. Although not fully understood, acetaminophen is believed to prevent the combination of prostaglandins in the central nervous system and work peripherally to block pain impulse generation. It produces antipyresis from inhibition of hypothalamic heat-regulating center ("Acetaminophen Review"). It reduces fever through its action on the heat-regulating …show more content…
Acetaminophen addiction is more common than most people would think. A person can damage their liver permanently by taking an excessive amount of acetaminophen. Teenagers can be at great risk for acetaminophen addiction. For example, boys take them to alleviate the pain from football practice because they don’t want the coach to think they “can’t handle it”. Girls take them for cramps. It is not a problem in either case, except when they are taking acetaminophen like it’s a bag of candy, unaware that they are causing damage to their livers ("acetaminophen, Tylenol & Others: Side Effects &