What classifications of medications are used to treat pain?
ANSWER.
* Classifications of medications used to treat pain.
* Opioid analgesics.(eg; Morphine,Pethidine etc)
* Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs).
eg; Aspirin,Paracetamol,Ibuprofen etc)
* Corticosteroids.(eg; Betamethasone,Prednisolone etc)
* Anti-epileptics (eg; Carbamazepine,Gabapentin etc)
* Anesthetics.(eg ; Fentanyl,Propofol etc)
* Anti-depressants.(eg ; Imipramine,Amitriptyline etc)
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