
DRUGS: Can we take over counter drugs for every pain?
Can we take over counter drugs for every pain?
Many times NSAIDS are prescribed for every kind of pain, as they are the most prescribed counter drugs. Before prescribing them, we should have knowledge about the type of pain and the character of pain. NSAIDs should be prescribed for the nociceptive type of pain especially when there is an inflammatory component. Most of the time, sensitization develops in chronic pain and NSAIDS are going to have a limited role.
More ever NSAIDs should not be prescribed for chronic use because of their side effects. Paracetamol, Opioids, and co-analgesics like antidepressants and anticonvulsants have got a better role to play in chronic pain.
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