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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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Side Effects of Caverject and Penile Injections

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GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications

...problems resolve after the drug is discontinued.Ranitidine (Zantac, Zantac 75, Zantac Efferdose, Zantac injection, Zantac Syrup). Ranitidine (Zantac) interacts with very few drugs. In a recent... Read more »

Pneumonia: Risk Factors

...microbes. Intravenous drug abusers are at risk for pneumonia from infections that originate at the injection site and spread through the blood stream to the lungs.Specific Risk Factors for... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications

...discoloration.AminoglycosidesAminoglycosides (gentamicin, kanamycin, tobramycin, amikacin) are given by injection for very serious bacterial infections. They can be given only in combination with... Read more »

Gout: Diagnosis

...in patients who cannot tolerate NSAIDs and they may be particularly beneficial for elderly patients. Injections into an affected joint provide effective relief for many patients, but this is not... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Injections or Topical Treatments

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