Results for tag: "Acute Pain Medicine"

Analgesics are a class of drugs used to treat pain. Acute pain medicine is a subset of analgesics used to treat short-term, severe pain. Acute pain medicine is typically used to treat pain caused by injury, surgery, or other medical conditions. Common acute pain medicines include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and acetaminophen. NSAIDs are used to reduce inflammation and pain, while opioids are used to treat more severe pain. Acute pain medicines are available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms. Acute pain medicine is a large and growing market. It is estimated that the global market for acute pain medicine will reach $50 billion by 2025. The market is driven by an aging population, increasing prevalence of chronic pain, and the development of new drugs. Some companies in the acute pain medicine market include Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, and GlaxoSmithKline. Show Less Read more