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Medications for treating low back pain in adults. Evidence for the use of paracetamol, opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, antibiotics and antidepressants: an overview for musculoskeletal clinicians.
Abstract
Because pharmacological therapies may play an important role in managing musculoskeletal pain, the appropriate use of medicines for common conditions like Low Back Pain (LBP) is critical. New evidence on the effects and safety of paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioid analgesics, muscle relaxants, antibiotics, and antidepressants for LBP warrants an updated overview for musculoskeletal clinicians on this topic.