Pain Articles A-Z
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Warnings and Precautions With Mefenamic Acid
Mefenamic acid can potentially cause problems in the stomach and intestines. This eMedTV article offers more warnings and precautions with mefenamic acid, including other possible side effects and information on who should not take the drug.
Rheumatoid arthritis in adults can often be managed with abatacept. This article from the eMedTV Web site further discusses what abatacept is used for, explains whether it can be used in children, and lists possible "off-label" uses.
What Is Acetaminophen Used For?
Adults, children, and infants can all take acetaminophen for minor aches and pain. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, links to more information what acetaminophen is used for in children, and discusses "off-label" uses.
As this eMedTV page explains, anakinra is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults, but it can also be used "off-label" for other conditions. Off-label uses for the drug may include the treatment of uveitis, among other things.
What is Anaprox used for? As this eMedTV page explains, Anaprox is used to treat conditions related to pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness (such as tendonitis and arthritis). This page also discusses Anaprox uses in children and off-label uses.
What Is Carisoprodol Used For?
Carisoprodol is used for relieving the discomfort caused by muscle spasms. This page on the eMedTV site further explores carisoprodol uses, describes how the drug works, and explains whether it should be used in children.
What Is Children's Acetaminophen Used For?
Children's acetaminophen is used for the treatment of minor aches and pains in children ages 2 to 11. This eMedTV Web page discusses specific children's acetaminophen uses and explains how the drug works to reduce inflammation and fever.
What Is Cyclobenzaprine ER Used For?
Cyclobenzaprine ER is used for relieving muscle spasms in adults. This eMedTV Web page discusses possible off-label cyclobenzaprine ER uses, explores the use of the drug in children and elderly adults, and explains how the muscle relaxant works.
What Is Cyclobenzaprine Used For?
Cyclobenzaprine uses primarily include treating muscle spasms in adults and adolescents (age 15 and older). This eMedTV segment further describes these cyclobenzaprine uses and also discusses possible off-label uses (such as helping people sleep).
What Is Diclofenac Potassium Used For?
What is diclofenac potassium used for? As this eMedTV page explains, diclofenac potassium treats symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and several other conditions. The drug also has some off-label uses (such as treating gout symptoms).
What Is Diclofenac Sodium Used For?
This eMedTV page explains that diclofenac sodium is used to treat symptoms of several conditions related to pain and inflammation, like gout, but doesn't cure them. This page also lists off-label uses for the drug and discusses its use in children.
What is diflunisal used for? This eMedTV Web page lists numerous uses for the drug, such as treating osteoarthritis symptoms and relieving knee and foot pain. This page also lists off-label diflunisal uses, such as treating fibromyalgia symptoms.
What Is Etodolac Extended-Release Used For?
What is etodolac extended-release used for? As this eMedTV article explains, etodolac extended-release is used for reducing pain, swelling, inflammation, or stiffness that is caused by various forms of arthritis.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Feldene is used mainly to treat signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Off-label uses for the medication include relieving symptoms of gout, fibromyalgia, and lupus.
What Is Hydrocodone/APAP Used For?
Hydrocodone/APAP uses are primarily concerned with moderate to severely moderate pain. However, as this eMedTV page explains, hydrocodone/APAP may be used to treat other conditions. This page also explains how the drug works and its use in children.
What is Indocin used for? As explained in this eMedTV resource, Indocin is used for relieving pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis and other painful conditions. This article also discusses common off-label uses of Indocin.
What Is Infant Acetaminophen Used For?
Infant acetaminophen uses include the treatment of pain caused by toothaches and the common cold or flu. This eMedTV segment further explains what infant acetaminophen is used for and describes how the non-prescription medication works.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Lodine is often used for the treatment of general pain or inflammation and arthritis symptoms. This article takes a closer look at Lodine's uses, including off-label uses of the drug.
What is meloxicam used for? As this eMedTV Web page explains, meloxicam treats several conditions related to pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness (for example, osteoarthritis). This page also lists off-label uses like relieving gout symptoms.
Metaxalone is used for treating muscle spasms in adults and adolescents (age 12 and older). This eMedTV segment further describes metaxalone uses, explaining how the drug works and possible off-label uses (such as treating fibromyalgia).
What is Motrin used for? As this eMedTV page explains, Motrin is used for the treatment of general pain, fever, and arthritis symptoms, among other things. Motrin may also be used for off-label uses, including the relief of migraines.
What is oxaprozin used for? As explained in this eMedTV page, the drug is used for reducing pain, joint swelling, and inflammation caused by various forms of arthritis. Occasionally, it can also be used to treat pain in the lower back, neck, or knee.
What Is Oxycodone/APAP Used For?
Oxycodone/APAP is used for treating moderate to moderately severe pain. However, as this eMedTV page explains, there are off-label oxycodone/APAP uses, such as treating insomnia. This page also explains how the drug works and its use in children.
Pregabalin is used for the treatment of epilepsy, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and other conditions. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other pregabalin uses, including "off-label" uses of the drug (such as treating anxiety).
What Is Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium Used For?
Sumatriptan/naproxen sodium is used for relieving the symptoms of a migraine headache. This eMedTV resource further describes the effects of this medication and explains whether there are any approved sumatriptan/naproxen sodium uses for children.
What Is Tramadol/Acetaminophen Used For?
Tramadol/acetaminophen is used short-term pain relief. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses tramadol/acetaminophen uses in more detail, including information on the use of the medicine in children and possible off-label uses.
What is Voltaren-XR used for? This page of the eMedTV Web site lists common uses for the drug, such as the relief of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, as well as off-label uses, like treating symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis.
What to Expect Without a Laparoscopy for Chronic Pelvic Pain
It is impossible to predict what to expect without a laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain. This segment of the eMedTV library discusses alternatives to the surgery and what may happen if you choose not to have this procedure.
What You Can Expect Without a Laparoscopy for Endometriosis
As this eMedTV article explains, if you are pursuing alternative treatment, you may be wondering what you can expect without a laparoscopy for endometriosis. Your symptoms may improve, stay the same, or get worse without the procedure.
Short-term pain associated with an injury or surgery is often treated with Xodol, a combination medication. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview of this drug, including how it works, dosing guidelines, safety precautions, and more.
This eMedTV article takes a look at Xodol and breastfeeding. It explores the possible risks associated with this combination and stresses the importance of talking to your healthcare provider before taking Xodol while breastfeeding.
This eMedTV resource discusses the risks associated with taking Xodol during pregnancy. It explores the results of animal studies on the topic and also describes how the FDA rates the safety of drugs during pregnancy.
You may be instructed to take your Xodol dosage as needed for pain or every four to six hours. This eMedTV Web page describes the various factors that affect the dose a person is prescribed and also offers tips on taking the medication safely.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription drug Xodol. Information includes its side effects, warnings, drug interactions, uses, and dosing.
This page of the eMedTV archives lists several medications that interact negatively with Xodol, such as alcohol and benzodiazepines. The potentially serious consequences of these Xodol drug interactions are also described, as are ways to avoid them.
A Xodol overdose is serious, with potentially fatal consequences; therefore, rapid treatment is essential. This eMedTV Web article lists several common effects of a Xodol overdose and describes the available treatment options.
While most Xodol side effects are minor, some are serious and may require prompt medical attention. This eMedTV article discusses both common and serious side effects of Xodol, explaining which ones should be reported to a healthcare provider.
Managing short-term, moderate pain is one of the primary uses for Xodol. As this eMedTV resource explains, it also is used on occasion to treat chronic pain. This article explores off-label Xodol uses and whether the drug is used in children.
Xodol Warnings and Precautions
Because not everyone can take Xodol, warnings and precautions for the drug are provided in this eMedTV article. This includes a list of people who should not take the medication and conditions to tell your doctor about before beginning treatment.
