Recent news on Narcotic Analgesics

CIGNA Pharmacy Announces Narcotic Therapy Management Program  -  May 24, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,The goals of the program are to reduce the over utilization of narcotic analgesics, identify possible fraud and abuse, and help treating physicians align

BDSI Announces Positive Key Secondary Efficacy Endpoint Results ...  -  May 14, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),Fentanyl belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics, which are used to relieve pain. The transmucosal form of fentanyl is a powerful

Local Doctors Specialize in Taking the ''Ouch!'' out of Recovering ...  -  May 9, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),..."It used to be that the only way to cope with the pain was through narcotic analgesics, which essentially are drugs meant to dull the pain felt after a

PCHS teen hospitalized for morphine overdose  -  May 7, 2007
Pekin Daily Times,...relieve moderate to severe pain around-the-clock for longer than a few days. Morphine is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics.

BDSI Announces Positive Phase III Clinical Trial Results for BEMA ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),Fentanyl belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics, which are used to relieve pain. The transmucosal form of fentanyl is a powerful

Prescription drugs a problem  -  Apr 5, 2007
Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),Abuse of prescription drugs, particularly narcotic analgesics, has become a significant problem, according to the US Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Virginia firm testing pain control implant  -  Apr 4, 2007
TechJournal South,Post-operative pain is typically controlled with narcotic analgesics such as morphine, but systemic administration of these drugs can result in unfavorable

Prescription drug abuse: tips, info and sources  -  Apr 14, 2007
St. Cloud Times,Opioids: Also known as narcotic analgesics. Used to treat pain, opioids are the most commonly abused prescription drugs. Examples include morphine, codeine,

DUI, drugs and related incidents  -  Apr 4, 2007
Arizona Silver Belt,4) Narcotic Analgesics, addictive drugs like opium, morphine, heroin, codeine and the synthetics, demerol and methadone. 5) Inhalants, breathable chemicals

Release: 4.3 percent of Georgia residents have abused prescription ...  -  Apr 4, 2007
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer,President Office of National Drug Control Policy says abuse of prescription drugs, particularly narcotic analgesics, has become a significant problem.

Drug Czar: Abuse of pain killers 'a serious problem in Oregon'  -  Apr 2, 2007
Statesman Journal,Abuse of prescription drugs, particularly narcotic analgesics, has become a significant problem in Oregon, according to data from the 2004-2005 National

MiraLax Switches From Prescription To Over-the-counter Status  -  Apr 1, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...diabetes or hypothyroidism.3 Constipation can also be caused or exacerbated by narcotic analgesics, antacids, anti-cholinergics or iron supplements.

MiraLAX® Laxative Now Available Over The Counter  -  Mar 30, 2007
EndoNurse,2 Constipation can also be caused or exacerbated by narcotic analgesics, antacids, anticholinergics or iron supplements. On average, more than twice as many

MiraLAX(R), Number One Doctor-Prescribed Laxative, Now Available ...  -  Mar 28, 2007
Earthtimes.org3) Constipation can also be caused or exacerbated by narcotic analgesics, antacids, anti-cholinergics or iron supplements. On average, more than twice as

Common pain drugs may increase blood pressure in men  -  Feb 27, 2007
Pharmaceutical Business Review..."These data add further support to the hypothesis that non-narcotic analgesics independently elevate the risk of hypertension," the authors write.

Pain Relievers Can Raise Blood Pressure – Most Common Analgesics ...  -  Feb 26, 2007
Best Syndication,The authors say that “These data add further support to the hypothesis that non-narcotic analgesics independently elevate the risk of hypertension.

High Blood Pressure Linked To Painkillers  -  Feb 27, 2007
Medical News Today,They concluded that the use of non-narcotic analgesics such as ibuprofen, aspirin and acetaminophen (paracetomol) is independently associated with a

BDSI to Present on BEMA(TM) Fentanyl at American Society of ...  -  Mar 21, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),Fentanyl belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics, which are used to relieve pain. The transmucosal form of Fentanyl is a powerful

Train engineer was on drugs when speeding train derailed  -  Mar 23, 2007
Bradford Era,Opiates include prescription medications, such as narcotic analgesics, and illicit drugs, such as heroin, according to the Web site sayno.com.

SIR: Steroid Injections to Cervical Spine Ease Neck Pain  -  Mar 7, 2007
MedPage Today,Fifteen had prior cervical surgery and 44% of patients used narcotic analgesics to control pain. All had a cervical MRI beforehand to exclude fracture or

Innocoll Announces Filing of Investigational New Drug Application ...  -  Mar 23, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Post-surgical pain is typically controlled with narcotic analgesics such as morphine, but systemic administration of these drugs can result in unfavorable

Too many painkillers can raise BP  -  Feb 27, 2007
Hindustan Times,The contribution of non-narcotic analgesics to the hypertension disease burden merits further study,� they concluded.

Change urged in analgesic prescriptions  -  Feb 28, 2007
PhysOrg.com,The AHA suggested physicians consider acetaminophen, aspirin and even short-term use of narcotic analgesics as the first step. "If further relief is needed,

Change urged in analgesic prescriptions  -  Feb 28, 2007
Monsters and Critics.com,The AHA suggested physicians consider acetaminophen, aspirin and even short-term use of narcotic analgesics as the first step. 'If further relief is needed,

Common painkillers raise mens' risk of hypertension  -  Feb 28, 2007
News-Medical.net,The researchers concluded that the use of non-narcotic analgesics such as ibuprofen, aspirin and acetaminophen (paracetomol) is associated with a moderate

Painkillers Cause High Blood Pressure  -  Feb 27, 2007
E Canada Now,The conclusion was that the use of non-narcotic analgesics such as aspirin is associated with an increase in blood pressure.

Painkillers 'upping male blood pressure' (27.02.07)  -  Feb 27, 2007
Age Concern,Lead author John Forman writes that the data adds "further support to the hypothesis that non-narcotic analgesics independently elevate the risk of

Prescription drug DUIs on rise  -  Mar 22, 2007
The Spokesman Review,The prescription drugs found most often in blood samples at the lab are anti-anxiety medications, followed by narcotic analgesics like oxycodone and then

Drug users target powerful painkiller  -  Mar 1, 2007
The Age,The company recommends that doctors do not prescribe narcotic analgesics if they are in any doubt about the patient requiring the product.

BDSI to Present on BEMA(TM) Fentanyl at Oppenheimer Pain Conference  -  Mar 2, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),Fentanyl belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics, which are used to relieve pain. The transmucosal form of fentanyl is a powerful

Serenex Announces Issuance of European Patent for Oral Mucositis ...  -  Mar 20, 2007
SYS-CON Media,In severe cases oral mucositis can lead to patients requiring total parenteral nutrition, IV narcotic analgesics to control pain, and hospitalization.

Heart failure  -  Mar 20, 2007
TheHeart.Org,Do you agree that short-term narcotic analgesics should be included in the recommended first step in pharmacological therapy for musculoskeletal symptoms in

What new painkiller guidelines mean for you  -  Mar 19, 2007
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,...a prescription analgesic; and prescription opioids (narcotic analgesics) first, followed by NSAIDs. COX-2 inhibitors should be used as a last resort.

Toxic report: Cardiac arrest caused deaths  -  Mar 16, 2007
Noblesville Daily Times,The drug is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. The therapeutic range for the prescription medication is between 200-800 ng/mL.

What new painkiller guidelines mean for you  -  Mar 15, 2007
Myrtle Beach Sun News,...a prescription analgesic; and prescription opioids (narcotic analgesics) first, followed by NSAIDs. COX-2 inhibitors should be used a last resort.

New Advice for Women  -  Mar 12, 2007
Washington Post,...acetaminophen (Tylenol) and even prescription opioids (narcotic analgesics) before nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

Doctors Urged To Change The Way They Prescribe Pain Relievers For ...  -  Mar 3, 2007
Science Daily (press release)..."Take into account the patient's health history and consider acetaminophen, aspirin and even short-term use of narcotic analgesics as the first step.

Leading headache pills 'put strain on the heart'  -  Feb 28, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,...the authors said: "These data add further support to the hypothesis that non-narcotic analgesics independently elevate the risk of hypertension.

AHA Cautious on COX-2 Drugs  -  Feb 27, 2007
TheStreet.comIf these treatments don't work, the first drug therapy should be aspirin, acetaminophen (the ingredient in Tylenol) or narcotic analgesics.

AHA updates NSAID advice for heart-disease patients  -  Feb 28, 2007
TheHeart.Org,If this does not provide enough pain relief, acetaminophen, aspirin, and even short-term use of narcotic analgesics are recommended as first-line drugs;

Senior Citizens Most Likely to be Impacted by New Recommendation ...  -  Feb 28, 2007
SeniorJournal.com,..."Take into account the patient’s health history and consider acetaminophen, aspirin and even short-term use of narcotic analgesics as the first step.

Heart Experts Issue Guidelines on Use of Celebrex  -  Feb 26, 2007
Washington Post,..."Take into account the patient's health history and consider acetaminophen, aspirin and even short-term use of narcotic analgesics as the first step," the

Doctors Beware: Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers Increase Risk For ...  -  Feb 27, 2007
WebWire (press release),Take into account the patient’s health history and consider acetaminophen, aspirin and even short-term use of narcotic analgesics as the first step.

Common Pain Relievers Increase Blood Pressure Risk in Men  -  Feb 27, 2007
WFIE-TV,..."These data add further support to the hypothesis that non-narcotic analgesics independently elevate the risk of hypertension," write study authors.

Pain relievers increase blood pressure risk: study  -  Feb 26, 2007
CBC.ca,..."These data add further support to the hypothesis that non-narcotic analgesics independently elevate the risk of hypertension," the study's authors wrote in

NIDA Responds to Escalating Prescription Drug Abuse  -  Feb 12, 2007
Psychiatric Times,Looking at motives underlying drug abuse-related ED visits involving narcotic analgesics, dependence headed the list (47%; 50623 visits),

More Certified Drug Recognition Experts in PA  -  Feb 19, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Andrascik said other drug categories identified by DREs during investigations last year included narcotic analgesics, including heroin (38 percent);

Commercial Insight: Osteoarthritis - Market sees steady growth  -  Dec 19, 2006
Pharmaceutical Business ReviewHowever, as patients sought an alternative to the COX-2s, there was positive growth in traditional NSAIDs, non-narcotic analgesics, narcotic analgesics,

New take on the dry horrors  -  Jan 5, 2007
New Zealand Herald,Professor Thomson found that xerostomia was higher among those taking antidepressants, iron supplements or narcotic analgesics such as codeine.

Teen Drug Use Study Offers Good, Bad News  -  Dec 21, 2006
WKRN,...concern is the misuse of narcotic analgesics or painkillers which have high addictive potential and present health risks when abused.

Allan H. Ropper, MD, and Kenneth C. Gorson, MD  -  Jan 10, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),There is no indication for an anticonvulsant, but non-narcotic analgesics may be given. The common sequelae of concussion should be reviewed with the

Sick Leave Abuse: Part 2 - Identifying the Problem  -  Jan 8, 2007
FedSmith.comOpioids: Also known as narcotic analgesics. Used to treat pain, opioids are the most commonly abused prescription drugs. Examples include morphine, codeine,

[FULL STORY]  -  Jan 3, 2007
Nor'Wester,We’ve seen everything from depressants, to stimulants, to narcotic analgesics like painkillers, cannabis. Whether it’s prescription drugs or illegal drugs,

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Commercial Insight: Osteoarthritis - Market sees steady growth  -  26 Dec 2006
Pharmaceutical Business ReviewHowever, as patients sought an alternative to the COX-2s, there was positive growth in traditional NSAIDs, non-narcotic analgesics, narcotic analgesics,

Comparing Two Articles on Osteonecrosis in Sickle Cell Disease  -  26 Dec 2006
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)Because of severely painful, episodic crises beginning in early childhood, many patients with sickle cell disease require regular use of narcotic analgesics

Man allegedly took drugs from hospital co-worker  -  26 Dec 2006
Portage Daily Register,According to the Web site drugs.com, Hydrocodone is related to codeine and is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics — drugs designed to relieve

From Bedside to Bench: How the Epidemiology of Clinical Practice ...  -  26 Dec 2006
Psychiatric Services (subscription)The extensive use of narcotic analgesics may be contraindicated for subpopulations of acute care patients; between 20 and 40 percent of acute care

Teen Drug Use Study Offers Good, Bad News  -  Dec 21, 2006
WKRN,...concern is the misuse of narcotic analgesics or painkillers which have high addictive potential and present health risks when abused.

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