Could a Sleep Pill Be the Answer to Opioid Addiction?
A UCLA Health study shows that insomnia drug prevents opioid addiction in mice at opioid doses that provide potent pain relief. Research shows suvorexant, used…
Pain Medication News
Pain medication, also known as analgesics, is used to relieve pain from various conditions, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain associated with chronic diseases or post-surgical recovery. These medications are classified into different types based on their strength and mechanism of action. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and aspirin are commonly used for mild to moderate pain and also reduce inflammation. Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is another widely used analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not have anti-inflammatory properties. For more severe pain, opioids such as morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl are prescribed, but they come with risks of addiction and other serious side effects. Additionally, adjuvant pain medications like certain antidepressants and anticonvulsants are used to treat chronic pain conditions, particularly when pain is associated with nerve damage. The choice of pain medication is influenced by the cause of pain, its intensity, patient history, and potential side effects.
Baby’s First Words on Hold: The Alarming Acetaminophen Connection Uncovered
Research from the University of Illinois links increased acetaminophen use during pregnancy to early childhood language delays. The study advises caution in using the drug…
Unexpected Discovery About the Body’s Temperature Sensors Could Lead To Better Pain Relievers
Scientists have a ‘Suicidal’ mechanism discovered in ion channel receptors which enables the sensing of heat and pain. The ability to accurately detect heat and…
When Nature Bites Back: Crocodile Attack Sparks 30+ Year Project To Create Pain Relief Gel
In 1986, John Watson’s finger was bitten off by a crocodile. A Nyikina Mangala man from the Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Community of the Kimberley, John…
Researchers Point to the Source of Serious Side Effects in Widely-Used Painkiller
According to recent research, the safety issues surrounding the commonly used pain reliever, diclofenac, may be linked to a poorly understood drug-metabolizing enzyme. The expression…
Building a Better Opioid: Scientists Take Another Step Forward
A group of scientists collaborated to release comprehensive structures of the entire human opioid receptor family, with the aim of facilitating the development of more…
Best Medications for Treating Acute Low Back Pain According to Scientific Analysis
Acute low back pain is a common cause of disability. An analysis in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research examined which non-opioid drugs are best for…
Reducing Aspirin’s Negative Effects: New Study Offers a Simple Solution
According to a new study published in The Lancet, a short course of antibiotics may help to reduce the risk of stomach bleeding associated with…
Common Arthritis Treatment May Actually Accelerate Disease Progression
Two recent studies have shown that corticosteroid injections, which are commonly used to treat the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis, may actually contribute to the…
Pain Relievers Like Ibuprofen and Naproxen May Worsen Arthritis Inflammation
Taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may worsen inflammation in the knee joint over time. This is according to a new…
New Non-Addictive Compound Alleviates Pain Without Sedation
According to UCSF researchers, the new molecules are the top prospects for narcotic alternatives. A recent study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco…
Better Than Opiates: Pain Relief Without Side Effects and Addiction
Better than opiates: Researchers use adrenaline receptors for highly-effective pain relief. Scientists have identified new substances that have a similar pain-relieving effect to opiates, but…
A New Promising Alternative to Opioids for Dental Pain
A recent University of Rochester research demonstrates a possible substitute for opioids for post-dental extraction pain. Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Eastman…
A New, Non-Addictive Painkiller With Fewer Side Effects
A promising new non-opioid painkiller (analgesic) has been discovered, with potentially fewer side effects than other potent painkillers. A team of researchers led by scientists…
What Is the Best Way To Treat Back Pain? A New Study Provides a Helpful Medication Guide
Medication should be used in conjunction with physical therapy, exercise regimens, and the treatment of the underlying degenerative disease process and medical illness. Growing numbers…
Spinal Anesthesia Could Be Causing Increased Pain After Surgery
A study finds that hip fracture patients who undergo spinal anesthesia need more painkillers Spinal anesthesia has replaced general anesthesia in several surgeries as a…
From Ibuprofen to Fentanyl: How Do Painkillers Actually Kill Pain?
While pain can be horrible, it serves a useful purpose. Without the ability to feel pain, life is more dangerous. To avoid injury, pain tells…
New Research May Explain Unexpected Effects of Common Painkillers Including Ibuprofen and Aspirin
You might not recognize the term NSAID, which stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but you are undoubtedly familiar with this class of medications which are…