Are NSAIDs compatible with other pain medications/analgesics?
In this article, you can learn about which pain medications can and cannot be used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Can paracetamol (acetaminophen) / metamizole (dipyrone) be used with other pain medications?
In this article, you can learn about which pain medications can and cannot be used with paracetamol and metamizole.
What is chronic low back pain?
In this article you can learn about the fundamentals of chronic low back pain.
How do I choose the right analgesic?
In this article, you can learn more about what to consider when choosing an analgesic.
How do you choose between a non-selective NSAID vs a COX-2 inhibitor for your patient?
In this video, you can learn more about how to choose between a non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) vs a cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor.
How should an NSAID be prescribed?
Learn about key considerations for patients and physicians when discussing the optimal use of NSAIDs.
How should paracetamol/metamizole be prescribed?
In this article, you can learn more about how to prescribe paracetamol and metamizole.
What is neuropathic pain (NP)?
In this article you can learn about the fundamentals of neuropathic pain.
Optimising patient–physician communication
In this article, you can find out more about the challenges in patient–physician communication regarding pain.
Should an NSAID be prescribed with a gastroprotective agent?
In this article, you can learn more about when to use a gastroprotective agent with an NSAID.
What is the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain?
In this article, you can learn about the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain.
What are the main risks, cautions and contraindications when using NSAIDs?
On this page, you can download an infographic with information about the main risks, cautions and contraindications to consider when using NSAIDs
What are the main risks, cautions and contraindications when using paracetamol (acetaminophen) / metamizole (dipyrone)?
In the following two short videos, you will learn more about the key risks, cautions and contraindications associated with the use of paracetamol and metamizole.
What is pain?
In this article, you can learn more about pain and discover educational resources about key pain conditions.
When to consider using an NSAID
In this article, you can learn more about when to consider prescribing an NSAID.
When to consider using paracetamol (acetaminophen) or metamizole (dipyrone)
On this page, you can download an infographic with a brief guide on when to consider using paracetamol or metamizole.
MEET THE EXPERTS
The Pain Management Hub has been developed to support and raise awareness among primary care physicians regarding the responsible use of pain medication. This educational content has been developed in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary group of experts – each a healthcare professional involved in the management of patients with pain (see below) – and is based on their personal clinical experience as well as published literature.
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