The importance of an integrated approach to managing pain that does not rely strictly
on analgesic drugs is discussed.
Not exact matches
Analgesic drugs act in various ways
on the peripheral and central nervous system; they include paracetamol (acetaminophen), the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) such as the salicylates, narcotic
drugs such as morphine, synthetic
drugs with narcotic properties such as tramadol, and various others.
Now, DEA also has to weigh in
on changes of scientific protocol, and that can really slow things down, says Vandrey of Johns Hopkins, who is collaborating
on a study there to compare the
analgesic effects of cannabis and the opioid
drug hydrocodone in healthy subjects.
The study focused
on various classes of
drugs used to treat pain (
analgesics) and insomnia (hypnotics), as well as
drugs to treat anxiety and depression.
But that didn't happen to the mice
on UMB 425, apparently because they continued to enjoy the
analgesic effects of the new
drug.
Using Comfrey root extracts are used in an ointment
on the skin reduced the use of non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory
drugs and improves joint tenderness, pain, and mobility with its natural
analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.