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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Medications And Alternative Treatments

Medications and Alternative Treatments

The most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. Evidence suggests that short term use of NSAIDs brings effective relief in patients with acute back pain. The benefits for chronic back pain are less certain.

There are dozens of NSAIDs. The most common are the following:

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...atrial fibrillation and my cardiologist put me on Coumadin. Is that safe with my colitis? ... Read more »

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Scleroderma: Treatment for Lung Complications

...of drugs are used to treat pulmonary hypertension. Anticoagulants taken by mouth, such as warfarin (Coumadin), are a standard treatment used to prevent blood clot formation. Diuretic treatment and... Read more »

Coronary Artery Disease: Anti-Clotting Medications

...see an image about blood.Anticoagulants. Anticoagulants help thin blood and include:HeparinWarfarin (Coumadin)Direct thrombin inhibitorsAnti-Platelet DrugsAspirin. Aspirin is known as a... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Medications

...pain and other symptoms, including fatigue, sleep, and depression.Muscle RelaxantsCyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) relaxes muscle spasms in specific locations without affecting overall muscle function.... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Risk Factors

...heart failure.NSAID users who also take certain other medications, such as the anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin), corticosteroids, or the osteoporosis drug alendronate (Fosamax).Alcohol abusers.... Read more »

Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications

...infarction).Anticoagulants. Anticoagulants thin blood. They include:HeparinFondaparinux (Arixtra)Warfarin (Coumadin)Direct thrombin inhibitorssuch asargatroban (Novastan), danaparoid (Orgaran),... Read more »

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