Non-Opioid Pharmaceuticals

This lecture is intended to review in depth the indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of a range of non-opioid pharmaceuticals commonly used in pain management. Our lecture will be focused on adult pain management, and limited to oral products – we will not be discussing topical or injectable medication.  Topics covered will include:

- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) – naproxen, ibuprofen, aspirin, meloxicam, diclofenac, celecoxib

- Corticosteroids – prednisone and methylprednisolone

- Acetaminophen

- Muscle Relaxants – baclofen, carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone, methocarbamol, tizanidine

- Anticonvulsants – gabapentin, pregabalin, topiramate, valproic acid

- Antidepressants – amitriptyline, nortripyline, duloxetine, venlafaxine, milnaciprin