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Health Encyclopedia: Osteoarthritis Medications
Medications
Many medications are available for relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis. A major analysis indicated that drug therapy is generally more effective than non-drug treatments (surgery, acupuncture). The following are some of the medications used in mild to severe cases:
- Acetaminophen
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitors
- Capsaicin
- Tramadol
- Narcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or morphine)
- Glucosamine and chondroitin (see Natural Remedies section)
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Expert & Community Posts
By Teri Robert
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Health Expert
...antiarrythmics, cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (pepcid), oral contraceptives, acyclovir...
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By Todd Eisner
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Health Expert
...those treated with H2 receptor antagonists such as Pepcid (left) and Tagamet (right) were 2 1/2...
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By Todd Eisner
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Health Expert
...onset of action than H2 blockers such as Zantac and Pepcid. Aciphex, however, has a more rapid...
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By Florence Cardinal
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Health Expert
...antiarrythmics, cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (pepcid), oral contraceptives, acyclovir...
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By Todd Eisner
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Health Expert
...accomplished with h2 receptor antagonists such as Pepcid, Zantac or Tagamet. I tend to get...
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Health Guide
Drug WarningIn 2006, the manufacturers of hydroxyurea (Droxia) updated this drugs label to include more information on the risks for leg ulcers and gangrene in some patients. The new label...
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Drug Warnings:Ketek. In January 2006, the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory for health care providers and patients using telithromycin (Ketek). Patients treated with the antibiotic Ketek...
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Drug ApprovalIn 2006, Daytrana was approved as the first skin patch medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same...
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New Sinusitis GuidelinesIn 2005, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology released joint guidelines on the diagnosis and...
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Treatment News:The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved sildenafil citrate (the active ingredient in Viagra) to treat pulmonary hypertension, a serious complication of chronic...
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