NSAIDs are effective pain killers by negating the production of prostaglandins, which are chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation. NSAIDs are used to treat a great variety of conditions ranging from Rheumatoid arthritis and tendonitis to tooth pain and menstrual cramps. There are...

An opioid is a medication prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain by weakening pain signals from nerves to the brain. Opioids have been a standard of care in pain management for decades. Appropriate use of long-term opioid therapy must be considered within the context of all pain management...