Non-opioid analgesics

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Adjuvant analgesics

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Anticonvulsants

Anticonvulsants are useful adjuncts in the management of neuropathic pain. They typically will not be helpful for acute pain, rather are more commonly used for chronic neuropathic pain.

• Gabapentin
• Pregabalin
• Carbamazepine

Muscle relaxants

Consider muscle relaxants in patients with pain associated with muscle spasticity.

• Cyclobenzaprine
• Methocarbamol
• Baclofen

Antidepressants

Tricyclic antidepressants and SNRIs can be helpful for chronic pain syndromes and neuropathic pain.

• Tricyclic antidepressants
  • Amitriptyline
  • Doxepin
  • Clomipramine
• SNRIs
  • Duloxetine
  • Venlafaxine