Introduction The cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors are a new form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are considered to produce fewer gastro-intestinal side effects than the older non-selective drugs. Successive data raised substantive concerns...
MEDAL Study (Multinational etoricoxib versus diclofenac arthritis long-term study) Introduction The MEDAL program is basically a specifically designed arthritis study programme, conducted across 38 countries, with the primary purpose to assess CV safety. The...
Multimodal analgesia has recently become much more popular as a way of controlling pain, especially for people who have had surgery. In a sense, multimodal analgesia is a way of intervening to prevent pain...
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The role of Botulinum toxin A in the management of piriformis syndrome Introduction Botulinum toxin is basically a neurontin protein produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum and is one of the most poisonous naturally...
Duloxetine is a medication that is licensed in the UK under the name of Cymbalta, to treat diabetic neuropathic pain. It is in fact an antidepressant, since it is a selective serotonin and noradrenaline...
Introduction Paracetamol is one of the most common analgesic and antipyretic drugs used in pain management. The fact that paracetamol does not irritate the stomach makes it the most popular painkiller in...
Recommendations for patients using Butrans (Transdermal Burenorphine) patch for th management of chronic non-malignant pain who experience erythematous (red) rash/ skin irritation at the site of the patch. Up to 10% of patients who...
MEDAL Study (Multinational Etoricoxib Versus Diclofenac Arthritis Long-Term Study) Introduction The MEDAL program is basically a specifically designed arthritis study programme, conducted across 38 countries, with the primary purpose to assess CV safety. The...
Introduction Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant prescribed for treatment of various forms of pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain) and to prevent migraine headaches. Amitryptilline was originally formulated as an antidepressant although when...