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 ...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Tension Headache

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 discontinue...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

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Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Purpose 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 that often accompany colds.

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Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever . Purpose 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 often accompany colds.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

acetaminophen

Synthetic nonopiate derivative of p -aminophenol; produces analgesia and antipyresis.

Source:AHFS

amitriptyline

Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Source:MULTUM

Amitriptyline

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.

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Amitriptyline

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.

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amitriptyline

Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).

Source:AHFS

acetaminophen (oral/rectal)

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Source:MULTUM

aspirin (rectal)

Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces fever.

Source:MULTUM

Aspirin

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

Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever . Purpose 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 and flu.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Aspirin

Common name for acetylsalicylic acid, a common nonprescription drug used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin or ASA, is a white, odorless medication available without a doctor ' s prescription, generally in tablet form.

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aspirin

NSAIA; salicylate ester of acetic acid.

Source:AHFS

aspirin (oral)

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