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Health Encyclopedia: Osteoarthritis Medications
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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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...be useful include H2 blockers such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet), and ranitidine (Zantac). Sucralfate is another drug used to heal ulcers and reduce the stomach upset caused by... Read more »
Medications
Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »
...monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking... Read more »
...spoons or you may not get the correct dose. The dosage and length of treatment are based... Read more »
Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »
Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning... Read more »
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