Hass, D. A., Current Concepts in the Use of Analgesics on Dentistry. Oral Health 1993; 14:7.

Used an overview of the pharmacology of analgesic drugs and suggestions for use. In the doses and in dental patients, the non opioid analgesics are more effective analgesics than opioids. Non opioids include acetaminophen and the non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Discusses the therapeutic effects and adverse effects of NSAIDS and opioids and says that NSAIDs are recommended because of their effectiveness and their adverse effects are less significant. For mild pain suggests acetaminophen in doses of 500 to 1000 mg every four hours with alternatives being any of the NSAIDS listed. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Fluriprofen, Diflunisal, Naproxen, Keterolac, and only use opioids if maximum dose of the non opioids are ineffective. (It should be noted that doses of acetaminophen should not exceed 4 grams per day).

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