Meyler's Side Effects of Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Includes not only analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs, but also all other drugs that act in an analgesic or anti-inflammatory manner

Opioids and analgesics are members of a group of drugs used to relieve pain. They are used in combination with prescription and nonprescription pain relievers, and misuse is prevalent. This work helps pain medicine specialists and physicians in prescribing the appropriate drugs for pain therapy and for preventing misuse of the medication.Elsevier now offers a series of derivative works based on the acclaimed Meyler’s Side Effect of Drugs, 15th Edition. These individual volumes are grouped by specialty to benefit the practicing biomedical researcher and/or clinician. Opioids and analgesics are members of a diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain. They are frequently used in combination with prescription and nonprescription pain relievers, and misuse is prevalent. Pain medicine specialists and physicians or surgeons will find this volume useful in prescribing the appropriate drugs for pain therapy and for preventing misuse of the medication.