Pain management part II: pharmacologic management of chronic orofacial pain.
The pharmacologic management of chronic orofacial pain involves the use of medications not used routinely in dental practice. Additionally, many drugs are used for long periods of time necessitating careful monitoring for adverse effects and potential drug interactions. This article will review commonly used medications for chronic orofacial pain and highlight important areas of concern.
Ganzberg
Steven
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College of Dentistry, College of Medicine & Public Health, Dental/Maxillofacial Anesthesiology Residency Program Director, The Ohio State University, OH, USA. ganzberg.1@osu.edu
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D010276:Parasympatholytics