Pain Relief Medications
Esgic Plus
Esgic Plus is a barbiturate sedative (butalbital) mixed with
a non-aspirin pain medication (acetaminophen) and caffeine. This non-narcotic
pain medication and relaxant is often prescribed for tension headaches
caused by contractions of the muscles in the neck and shoulder area, and
migraines. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital
is in a class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your central nervous
system (brain and nerve impulses) causing relaxation. Caffeine
is believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute to
tension headaches.
Fioricet
Fioricet is a combination of Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a
class of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your central nervous system
(brain and nerve impulses) causing relaxation. Caffeine is believed to
constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches.
Together, acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine are used to relieve
complex tension (muscle contraction) headaches although precisely how it
works is unknown.
Imitrex
Imitrex is used to treat migraine
headache attacks once they occur. Imitrex is not effective in preventing
migraines. Imitrex is not to be used for other types of headaches.
Tramadol
Tramadol is a non-opioid prescription pain
relief medication that is meant to help alleviate moderate to
moderately severe pain. Tramadol is a synthetic analgesic, not an
anti-inflammatory, which means that people who cannot take
anti-inflammatories do to their side effects, can often take
Tramadol to help relieve their pain.
Tramadol is the generic of the prescription drug
Ultram
Ultracet
Ultracet is a unique pain medication that combines tramadol,
a leading prescription pain reliever, and acetaminophen, the most commonly
recommended over-the-counter analgesic in the U.S. Ultracet has been approved
for the short-term (five days or less) management of acute pain. Ultracet
provides powerful relief from many kinds of acute pain, including joint
pain, strains and sprains, post-operative recuperation, joint pain flares
(i.e., associated with osteoarthritis) and muscle aches.
Ultram
Ultram is a non-opioid prescription pain
relief medication that is meant to help alleviate moderate to
moderately severe pain. Ultram is a synthetic
analgesic, not an anti-inflammatory, which means that people who cannot take
anti-inflammatories do to their side effects, can often take
Ultram to help relieve their pain.
The preceeding information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
