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Tension headaches usually respond very well to such over-the-counter medicines as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen. However, some of these drugs(especially those that contain caffeine) may trigger rebound headaches if discontinued after they a...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Tension headaches usually respond very well to over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen. However, some of these drugs(especially those that contain caffeine) may trigger rebound headaches if their use is discontinued...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NSAIA; salicylate ester of acetic acid.
Source:AHFS
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN, ASA (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN, ASA (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name"aspirin" was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever.Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains—headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Aspirin has been associated with increased likelihood of developing Reye''s syndrome when given to children with viral illness. Although Reye''s syndrome is a rare disease affecting the liver and central nervous system, alternate pain relievers are ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever.Acetaminophen is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains, including headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and the aches and pains ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever.Acetaminophen is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains—headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and the aches and pains that ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Synthetic nonopiate derivative of p -aminophenol; produces analgesia and antipyresis.
Source:AHFS
One of several medications used to reduce fever and other general symptoms of illness, such as body aches and headache.Acetaminophen, sold without a prescription from a physician, is one of several medications used to treat fever and to relieve pa...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever.This drug is available without a prescription. Acetaminophen is sold under various brand names, including Tylenol, Panadol, Aspirin Free Anacin, and Bayer Select Maximum Strength He...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods. It is also used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods. It is also used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods. It is also used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods. It is also used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It can relieve minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, sore throat, headache, or toothache. It is used to treat fever or pain for a short time. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It can ease minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, sore throat, headache, or toothache. It is used to treat fever or pain for a short time. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine can relieve minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, sore throat, headache, or toothache. It is used to treat fever or pain for a short time. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
IBUPROFEN LYSINE (eye BYOO proe fen LAHY seen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to close a heart defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in a baby who was born early. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or painful monthly periods. It can also relieve minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, or sore throat. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves(neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.Amitriptyline hel...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves(neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.Amitriptyline helps relieve ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
Source:AHFS
AMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.
Source:AHFS
METAXALONE (me TAX a lone) is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat pain and stiffness in muscles caused by strains, sprains, or other injury. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
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