Pain Relief Medications
Fioricet
Fioricet is a combination of Acetaminophen,
Butlabital, and Caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Butalbital is in a class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your
central nervous system (brain and nerve impulses) causing relaxation.
Caffeine is believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute
to tension headaches. Together, acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine
are used to relieve complex tension (muscle contraction) headaches
although precisely how it works is unknown.
Tramadol
Tramadol is a non-opioid prescription pain
relief medication that is meant to help alleviate moderate to
moderately severe pain. Tramadol
is a synthetic analgesic, not an
anti-inflammatory, which means that people who cannot take
anti-inflammatories do to their side effects, can often take
Tramadol to help relieve their pain.
Ultram
Ultram is a non-opioid prescription pain
relief medication that is meant to help alleviate moderate to
moderately severe pain. Ultram is a synthetic
analgesic, not an anti-inflammatory, which means that people who cannot take
anti-inflammatories do to their side effects, can often take
Ultram to help relieve their pain.
Imitrex
Imitrex is used to treat migraine
headache attacks once they occur. Imitrex is not effective in preventing
migraines. Imitrex is not to be used for other types of headaches.
Esgic Plus
Esgic Plus is a barbiturate sedative (butalbital) mixed with a non-aspirin pain
medication (acetaminophen) and caffeine. This non-narcotic pain medication and
relaxant is often prescribed for tension headaches caused by contractions of the
muscles in the neck and shoulder area, and migraines. Acetaminophen is a pain
reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a class of drugs called barbiturates
that slow down your central nervous system (brain and nerve impulses) causing
relaxation. Caffeine is believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may
contribute to tension headaches.
Ultracet
Ultracet is a unique pain medication that combines tramadol, a leading prescription
pain reliever, and acetaminophen, the most commonly recommended over-the-counter
analgesic in the U.S. Ultracet has been approved for the short-term (five days or less)
management of acute pain. Ultracet provides powerful relief from many kinds of acute pain,
including joint pain, strains and sprains, post-operative recuperation, joint pain flares
(i.e., associated with osteoarthritis) and muscle aches.
Celebrex
Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ) that represents a huge breakthrough
in the treatment of pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by arthritis. Also known as a
COX-2 inhibitor, Celebrex is used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis in adults. Celebrex may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your
doctor.
