Pharmacological Treatment

Pharmacological Treatment. 

*In order to meet our patients’ demands we have a 24/7 pharmacy

To fight the pain there are different types of medicines with analgesics, anti-inflammatories, opioids and opiate derivatives, antiepileptics, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, etc. 

NSAIDS

Analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antidepressants:

• Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• Amitriptyline Gabapentin (Elavil)
• (Neurontin)
• Pregabalin (Lyrica)
• Topiramate (Topamax)
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• Celecoxib (Celebrex)
• Ibuprofen (like Motrin or Advil)
• Naproxen (like Aleve)”COX-2 inhibitor” designed to prevent an upset stomach

Opioids

• Codeine
• Morphine
• Oxycodone

In addition to medications, the following can be used:

• Transdermal fentanyl creams and patches
• Muscle relaxants
• Sedatives and sleeping pills