title: Analgesics in the management of chronic pain. Part two: Step I analgesic drug therapy.
abstract: This, the second in a series of five articles, reviews the role of simple analgesics and co-analgesia in the treatment of chronic pain. It should be read in conjunction with Part one which covers general principles of pain management.
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018579:Patient Selection
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000082:Acetaminophen