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- 3. Non-opioid analgesic medication commonly used for postoperative pain relief. Contraindicated in individuals with peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding
- 5. Opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain. Contraindicated in individuals with respiratory depression or severe asthma
- 6. Opioid analgesic that is often combined with acetaminophen for pain relief. Contraindicated in individuals with respiratory depression or head injury
- 8. A type of analgesic medication that acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain. Contraindicated in individuals with respiratory depression or head injury
- 10. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever. Contraindicated in individuals with active gastrointestinal bleeding or history of stroke
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- 1. Medication commonly used as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain relief. Contraindicated in individuals with a history of peptic ulcer disease
- 2. Chemical compound found in chili peppers that is used in topical analgesic creams. Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity or open wounds
- 4. Over-the-counter analgesic commonly used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain. Contraindicated in individuals with severe liver disease
- 7. Opioid analgesic often prescribed for chronic pain management. Contraindicated in individuals with severe respiratory depression
- 9. Class of medications that work by blocking the transmission of pain signals in the central nervous system. Contraindicated in individuals with a history of substance abuse or addiction