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Medications Commonly Used as Analgesics or Muscle Relaxants, Page 3

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Analgesics and muscle relaxants are used in the treatment of a wide range of chronic pain conditions which have a high rate of comorbidity with common mental health complaints, including depression and anxiety.

Propoxyphene

By FDA Structured Product Labeling | Pub'd

Propoxyphene is a centrally acting opiate analgesic. Propoxyphene hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain.

Skelaxin

By FDA Structured Product Labeling | Pub'd

Skelaxin (metaxalone) is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified.

Tramadol Hydrochloride

By FDA Structured Product Labeling | Pub'd

Tramadol hydrochloride is a centrally acting analgesic. Tramadol hydrochloride is indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if tramadol hydrochloride is discontinued abruptly.

Vicodin

By FDA Structured Product Labeling | Pub'd

Vicodin is hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen supplied in tablet form. Hydrocodone bitartrate is an opioid analgesic and antitussive. Vicodin tablets are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

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