Weak analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents in the management of children with acute pain

Authors
Tobias, JD
Citation
Jd. Tobias, Weak analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents in the management of children with acute pain, PED CLIN NA, 47(3), 2000, pp. 527
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00313955 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-3955(200006)47:3<527:WAANAA>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors are an integral component in the man agement of mild to moderate acute pain processes. Agents in this class incl ude acetaminophen, the salicylates, and the many nonsteroidal anti-inflamma tory agents. This article discusses the applications of these agents in the management of acute pain, options in regard to the agent, route of adminis tration, mode of administration, and their adverse effect profile.