OTC pain Relievers

Question 1

What are the function of OTC pain relievers?

Answer 1

Temporary pain relief for patients at home

Question 2

What is CBD topical?

Answer 2

Unexplained mechanism believed to help reduce inflammation and neuropathic pain (helps with anxiety and sleep)

Question 3

What are counterirritants?

Answer 3

Create temporary hot/cold sensation to distract the brain from pain (chemically stimulate skin receptors)

Question 4

What is capsaicin?

Answer 4

Blocks pain sensation but with burning sensation (releases substance P)

Question 5

What are anesthetics?

Answer 5

Use lidocaine as a numbing agent to help mute pain signs

Question 6

What are NSAID topicals?

Answer 6

Numbing agent

Question 7

What are superficial heat patches?

Answer 7

Increases tissue temperature using a chemical reaction created by charcoal (best to repair damaged muscle tissue in DOMS)

Question 8

What do salicylates do?

Answer 8

Reduce acute pain temporarily (could interact with blood thinners)