Alphabetical List Of Sleep Medications

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Based on 'Essential Pain Pharmacology'
written by Howard S. Smith, MD; Marco Pappagallo, MD

Many types of analgesics and adjunct agents are available for addressing different pain conditions. Pain medications share their mechanism of action. They all provide analgesic effect by interfering with the pain signaling cascade.

Following is a complete list of pain medications organized by classes and types. The listing is regularly updated and includes latest new drug approvals.

Simple (Non-Opioid) Analgesics

GenericBrand NameLegal status
Acetaminophen (paracetamol)TylenolOTC

Acetaminophen is appropriate for mild to moderate pain. Acetaminophen has very few side effects, low incidence of hypersensitivity reactions, and is relatively inexpensive. Acetaminophen does not produce addiction or tolerance.

The main issue with acetaminophen is a risk of serious hepatotoxicity with overdose.


Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

GenericBrand NameLegal status
AspirinOTC
BromfenacProlensa, BromdayRx
DiclofenacCataflam, Voltaren, ZipsorRx
DiflunisalDolobidRx
EtodolacLodine, Lodine XLRx
FenoprofenNalfonRx
FlurbiprofenAnsaidRx
IbuprofenAdvil, Cramp End, Dolgesic, Excedrin IB, Genpril, Haltran, Ibren, Ibu, Ibuprin, Ibuprohm, Ibu-Tab, Medipren, Midol IB, Motrin, Nuprin, Pamprin-IB, Q-Profen, Rufen, TrendarOTC,
Rx
IndomethacinIndocin, Indocin SR, TivorbexRx
KetoprofenActron, Orudis, OruvailOTC, Rx
KetorolacToradol, SprixRx
MeclofenamateMeclomenRx
Mefenamic AcidPonstelRx
MeloxicamMobic, VivlodexRx
NabumetoneRelafenRx
NaproxenAleve, Anaprox,
Anaprox DS, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan, Naprosyn
OTC,
Rx
NepafenacNevanacRx
OxaprozinDayproRx
PhenylbutazoneCotylbutazoneRx
PiroxicamFeldeneRx
SulindacClinorilRx
TolmetinTolectin, Tolectin DSRx
COX-2 Inhibitors
CelecoxibCelebrexRx
See also list of NSAIDs by type

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs represent a wide class of pain relievers. All NSAIDs have varying degrees of anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties as well as different side effects, time to onset of action, and duration of action. NSAIDs are used primarily to treat inflammation, mild to moderate pain, and fever. Aspirin is used to prevent blood clotting.


Combination Pain Relievers

GenericBrand Name
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and CaffeineFemcet, Fioricet, Esgic, Esgic-Plus
Butalbital, Aspirin, and CaffeineFiorinal
Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeineFioricet with Codeine

Topical Analgesics

GenericBrand NameLegal status
CapsaicinArthriCare, ARTH-RX, Axsain, Capsagel, Dura-Patch, Methacin, Qutenza, Zotrix, Zotrix-HPOTC

Topical Anesthetics

While analgesics lessen the sensation of pain, anesthetics block all physical feelings, including pain.

Rozerem

GenericBrand NameLegal status
Benzocaine Americaine, Endocaine, LagolOTC
Benzocaine / MentholBenzocol, Butyl Aminobenzoate, DermoplastOTC
DibucaineCinchocaine, Nupercainal Cream, Nupercainal OinmentOTC,
Rx
LidocaineLidaMantle, Lidoderm, Lignocainem, XylocaineRx
Lidocaine/ PrilocaineEMLARx
Alphabetical list of sleep medications

Medications for Neuropathic Pain

List of drugs approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes (nerve pain):

GenericBrand NameLegal status
CarbamazepineTegretol6Rx
DuloxetineCymbalta3Rx
GabapentinNeurontin7Rx
Lidocaine patchLidoderm8Rx
PregabalinLyrica5Rx,
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Medications for Fibromyalgia

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Symptoms of fibromyalgia are managed with pain relievers, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, and sleep medicines.

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List of medications approved by the U.S. FDA specifically for the treatment of fibromyalgia:

GenericBrand NameLegal status
DuloxetineCymbalta3Rx
Milnacipran Savella4Rx
PregabalinLyrica5Rx,
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Related resources


Resources

  • 1. New FDA Approved Drugs CenterWatch
  • 2. The Essence of Analgesia and Analgesics. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press; 2011: pp. 211-262.
  • 3. Cymbalta Prescribing Information. Available at PDF
  • 4. Savella Prescribing Information. Available at PDF
  • 5. Lyrica Prescribing Information. Available at PDF
  • 6. Tegretol Prescribing Information. Available at PDF
  • 7. Neurontin Prescribing Information. Available at PDF
  • 8. Lidoderm Prescribing Information. Available at PDF

Last updated: August 06, 2018