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Management of Medications
There are a number of categories of medications for the treatment of pain, each with its specific pharmacological mechanism of action and clinical indications. These include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, opiates and corticosteroids. A precise knowledge of the cause of the pain is necessary for the proper choice of medication. The pain management professional will review the current treatments the patient is receiving and create an individualized program of therapy based on objective physical findings and diagnostic tests. An ongoing monitoring program of the use of medications in conjunction with the other therapeutic approaches is an important element of the patient’s management of their pain.
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