Oxycodone, also known as Endone, is a potent opioid medication commonly prescribed for pain but new Australian evidence shows it’s time to rethink its use for more effective pain management and greater patient safety.
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Kidney stones: find out the causes, symptoms (including renal colic), tests and treatments. Also, how to prevent kidney stones from recurring.
Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs) are a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). They can help relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Muscle aches and pains
General muscular aches and pains are often caused by unaccustomed use or overuse of muscles. Find out what products are available for muscle aches and pains.
Toothache: self-care
Toothache is usually caused by dental decay. Find out what products are available for toothache.
Migraine self-care
A migraine is typically a headache with moderate to severe throbbing or pounding on one side of your head, and can last from 4 hours to 3 days.
Period pain: self-care
Period pain can be caused by prostaglandins, produced by the uterus, leading to cramping pain in your lower abdomen and stomach.
Pain in children
It is not always easy to know when or why your child is in pain. Pain can be caused by injury or illness, such as a sore throat or ear infection.
Shingles self-care
Shingles is a painful viral skin rash that usually appears on one side of your waist, but can affect your chest, back, legs or face.