Results for tag: "Osteoarthritis Pain Drug"

Analgesics are drugs used to relieve pain. Osteoarthritis pain is a common type of pain that can be treated with analgesics. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. Analgesics used to treat osteoarthritis pain include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, and opioids. NSAIDs are the most commonly used analgesics for osteoarthritis pain, as they reduce inflammation and pain. Acetaminophen is also used to reduce pain, but it does not reduce inflammation. Opioids are used for severe pain, but they can be addictive and have side effects. Companies in the Osteoarthritis Pain Drug market include Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, and GlaxoSmithKline. Show Less Read more