analgesics
Path to Pain Relief in Mice May Lead to New Class of Analgesic for Humans
Data from a recently published study indicate that pharmacologically boosting acetylcholine in mice’s brains ...
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Preemptive Levetiracetam May Reduce Pain and Need for Fentanyl After Surgery
The preemptive use of levetiracetam (LEV), in conjunction with opioids, as an analgesic is supported by findings of ...
JANUARY 19, 2023
Public–Private Partnerships Seen to Boost Nonaddictive Analgesic Development
In the $1.3 trillion budget appropriation signed by President Donald J. Trump in March is approximately $3.6 billon ...
JULY 30, 2018
Protocols Found Lacking for Administering Neuraxial Morphine to Women With Post-Labor Perineal Lacerations
Women who suffer grade 3 or 4 perineal lacerations during vaginal delivery consume significantly more opioids than ...
MARCH 27, 2017
Researchers: Cannabinoids Provide Modest Analgesic Benefit for Central Neuropathic Pain
Cannabinoids provide only a modest analgesic benefit compared with conventional management or placebo, according to ...
JANUARY 5, 2017
Study: Assess Abuse Potential of Drugs in Pain Patients, Not Misusers
New research suggests that the abuse potential of opioid analgesics should be explored in pain patients rather than ...
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
FDA Approves New Ofirmev Presentation
The drug is indicated for the management of mild to moderate pain, management of moderate pain with adjunctive ...
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Pain Experts Say Older Opioid Analgesic Levorphanol Provides Multiple Benefits
As a single agent, the largely forgotten opioid analgesic levorphanol has several beneficial mechanisms for ...
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
DEA Action Continues Catch-22 of Marijuana Research
In theory, the DEA supports efforts to research the medical potential of marijuana—an agency representative ...
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Opioids Pose Infection Risk to RA Patients
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis face an increased risk for serious infection and hospitalization. Use of opioid ...
JUNE 29, 2016
Opioids Pose Infection Risk to Patients With RA Pain
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis face an increased risk for serious infection and hospitalization. Use of opioid ...
MAY 16, 2016