Chronic Pain Flashcards
what is nociceptive pain?
appropriate physiological response to painful stimuli via an intact nervous system
what is neuropathic pain?
an inappropriate response caused by a dysfunction in the nervous system
is chronic pain multifactorial?
yes
what kind of pain to NSAIDs treat?
what side effects can they cause?
nociceptive pain
gi irritation, renal toxicity
what is paracetamol?
what does it inhibit?
what risks does it have?
antipyretic/analgesic
inhibits prostaglandins
risk of toxic liver damage
what is an example of a weak opiod?
strong opiod?
tramadol/codeine
morphine/oxydcodene
what do opiods treat?
what side effects can they have?
nociceptive pain
less effective in chronic pain states
nausea, vomitting, dizziness
what do antidepressants such as amitryptiline treat?
neuropathic pain
inhibit neuronal reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin
what do anticonvulsants such as carbamezepine and gabapentin treat?
neuropathic pain
