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Oral medications in the treatment of acute low back pain
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.
Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|February 27, 1998
Abstract:
Commonly prescribed drugs for the treatment of low back pain have varying success rates, costs, and complications. This chapter presents current information on acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, muscle relaxants, opioids, corticosteroids, antidepressants, and colchicine to help the physician in determining a pharmacologic strategy.