Tramadol
Active Ingredients: Tramadol
Typical Brand Names: Ultram
Tramadol is a pain reliever. Tramadol
affects chemicals and receptors in the body that are
associated with pain. Tramadol is used to relieve moderate
to moderately severe pain. Tramadol may also be used
for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
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Celebrex
Active Ingredients: Celecoxib
Typical Brand Names: Celebrex
CELEBREX is a once-daily prescription medicine
that provides 24-hour relief of osteoarthritis joint pain. CELEBREX
works by targeting the COX-2 enzyme, which plays a key role in
arthritis pain and inflammation. CELEBREX was the first COX-2–specific
inhibitor approved for treating the pain, inflammation, and stiffness
that accompanies osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis.
Celebrex is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation
(swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis. This medication
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
Ultram
Active Ingredients: Tramadol
Typical Brand Names: Ultram
Ultram is a pain reliever. Ultram affects chemicals
and receptors in the body that are associated with pain. Ultram
is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.
It also may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic
conditions such as cancer or joint pain. This medication is sometimes
prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more
information.
Ultracet
Typical Brand Name(s): Ultracet
Acetaminophen and tramadol are both pain relievers.
The exact way that Ultracet works is unknown. Ultracet is used
for the short-term (5 days or less) management of pain. Ultracet
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
This medicine is an analgesic combination used to treat or prevent
pain for a short period of time (usually 5 days or less).
Bextra
Active Ingredients: Valdecoxib
Tablets Typical Brand Names: Bextra
BEXTRA is a drug used for the treatment of
pain and inflammation of arthritis. It is a part of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Bextra works by reducing substances
in the body that cause inflammation, pain, and fever.
Bextra is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused
by osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis. Bextra can also
be handy for the treatment of painful menstruation.
Fioricet
Generic Name: acetaminophen/ butalbital/ caffeine
Typical Brand Names: Esgic, Esgic-Plus, Fioricet, fioricet with codeine
Fioricet is a combination of Acetaminophen
(pain reliever and fever reducer) butalbital (slow down your central
nervous system) and Caffeine (constrict dilated blood vessels).
This non-narcotic pain medication and relaxant is prescribed for
tension headaches caused by contraction of the muscles in the
neck and shoulder area, and migraine.
Fioricet is used to relieve complex tension (muscle contraction)
headaches. The working procedure of the medication is still unknown.
Mobic
Active Ingredient: Meloxicam
Typical Brand Names: Mobic
Mobic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation
and pain in the body. Mobic is used to relieve the signs and symptoms
of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
Vioxx
Generic Name: rofecoxib (oral) (row feh COCK sib)
Typical Brand Names: Vioxx
Vioxx is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to reduce inflammation
and ease meek to judicious pain for conditions such as arthritis,
painful menstrual discomfort cycles, or pain after dental or surgical
procedures or osteoarthritis.
Vioxx is used to relieve the patients having symptoms of osteoarthritis
and to treat painful menstrual discomfort or pain after surgeries.
Rofecoxib is also used to heal the stiffness caused by osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis and certain forms of juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis; to manage acute pain in adults; and to treat migraines.
It is also used for many other purposes other than those listed
in medication guides.
Motrin
Generic Name: Ibuprofen
Typical Brand Names: Advil, Motrin
Motrin Tablets are used primarily for the treatment
of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Take this medicine
for the relief of mild to moderate pain. They can also be handy
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Motrin is used in adults for relief of the symptoms of rheumatoid
arthritis and osteoarthritis, treatment of menstrual pain, and
relief of mild to moderate pain. In children aged 6 months and
older it can be given to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate
pain. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of juvenile arthritis.
Butalbital-ApAp
Generic Name: Butalbital (byoo-TAL-bi-tal)
Typical Brand Names: Esgic Plus
Butalbital, 5-allyl-5 isobutylbarbituric acid,
is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. Butalbital-ApAp
is often combined with other medications for the treatment of
pain and headache.
Butalbital belongs to the group of medicines called barbiturates.
Barbiturates act in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce
their effects.
Butalbital is used as a pain reliever and relaxant. It is also
used to treat tension headaches. Butalbital may become habit-forming
(causing mental or physical dependence) when it is used for a
long time or in large doses. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal
side effects when you stop taking the medicine.