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Pain medications

After surgery many types of pain medications can be used such as opiates or narcotics, local anesthetics, and anti-inflammatory medications. Depending on the procedure and clinical situation, a single medication or combination of medications may be used.
Pain medications



Review Date: 8/13/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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