The goal of pain management is to improve function, enabling individuals to work, attend school, or participate in other day-to-day activities. Whatever the treatment regime, it is important to remember that pain is treatable.
Opioids are derived from the poppy plant and are among the oldest drugs known to humankind. Opioids have a narcotic effect, that is, they induce sedation as well as pain relief, and some patients may become physically dependent upon them.
Hydrocodone/APAP
Brand Names: Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Norco, Lorcet 10/650, Lortab 5.0, Lortab 7.5,
Lortab 10, Zydone
Hydrocodone relieves pain. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone. Together, acetaminophen and hydrocodone are most commonly used to relieve moderate-to-severe pain. Acetaminophen and hydrocodone may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
Acetaminophen/Codeine
Brand Names: Tylenol with Codeine #3, Tylenol with Codeine #4
Codeine is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It relieves pain. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of codeine. Together, acetaminophen and codeine are used to relieve moderate-to-severe pain. Acetaminophen and codeine may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
Aspirin is a pain reliever, as well as an anti-inflammatory and a fever reducer. Butalbital is in a class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your central nervous system and cause relaxation. Caffeine is believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches. Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine are most commonly used to relieve complex tension headaches. Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
Codeine relieves pain. Aspirin is a less potent pain reliever, as well as an anti-inflammatory and a fever reducer. Aspirin increases the effects of codeine. Butalbital is in a class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your central nervous system. Caffeine is believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches. Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine is used to relieve complex tension headaches. Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
Pentazocine is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics (pain relievers). It relieves pain. The combination, naloxone and pentazocine, is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. Naloxone is included in this product only to prevent the abuse of this medication by injection. If this medication is injected, the pentazocine will not have any effect. Furthermore, a severe reaction--possibly death--may occur if this medication is injected alone or in combination with any other substance. Naloxone and pentazocine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Propoxyphene-N-100 (acetaminophen &
propoxyphene)
Brand Name: Darvocet-N-100
Propoxyphene (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It works by changing the way your body feels pain. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of propoxyphene. Together, acetaminophen and propoxyphene are used to relieve pain. Acetaminophen and propoxyphene may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It is a pain reliever. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It relieves pain and decreases inflammation. Hydrocodone and ibuprofen are used together for the short-term treatment of pain. Hydrocodone and ibuprofen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
