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Combination analgesics

This site looks at evidecne around combination analgesics, most often combinations of weak opioids with partacetamol (acetaminophen in the USA).

There is a downloadable Bandolier Extra on combination analgesics.


General stuff

Fixed-dose combinations and adherence Easy targets aren't always the right ones Mindstretcher - being indirect

Analgesics plus opioids

Aspirin plus codeine in postoperative pain Paracetamol plus tramadol for acute pain Paracetamol (acetaminophen) with codeine in postoperative pain Paracetamol plus dextropropoxyphene in postoperative pain

Headache

Paracetamol, aspirin and caffeine for tension type headache Paracetamol, aspirin and caffeine in combination (Excedrin) for acute migraine