The rest of this leaflet does not discuss these types of medicines. In addition to the above, some antidepressants and antiepileptic medicines can be used to treat neuropathic pain. Many people who need strong opioids are in hospital.ĭifferent types of painkillers are sometimes combined together into one tablet - for example, paracetamol plus codeine (co-codamol). Examples of strong opioids include morphine, buprenorphine, oxycodone, pethidine and tramadol. Although commonly described as 'weak opioids', they are extremely effective analgesics often used to treat severe pain however, they can lead to significant addiction and adverse effects, so should not be underestimated. Examples of weak opioids include codeine and dihydrocodeine. Weak opioids and strong opioids (sometimes called opiates).However, it is mainly prescribed (in low doses) to help to keep the blood from clotting - for example, for people who have had a heart attack in the past. Examples of NSAIDs include ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).Even though there are a large number of painkillers available, there are only three main types (each works in a different way).
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