Bones, Joints & Muscles: Medications

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Calcitonin for Paget's disease of bone
Article
09/14/07, Healthwise
Calcitonin slows bone breakdown and rebuilding. It is injected under the skin for the treatment of Paget's disease.
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Anesthetic or corticosteroid injections for low back pain
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
Local anesthesia is believed to break the cycle of pain that can cause you to become less physically active. Muscles that are not being exercised are more easily injured, so the irritated and injured muscles can cause more pain and spa
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Botulinum toxin type B
Drug
06/28/04, Healthwise
Botulinum toxin type B is a toxin produced by the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin type B affects the nerves. When injected into a muscle, it produces a reduction in the activity of the muscle.
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Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Call your doctor immediately if you have uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs; fever; or increased body heat.
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Corticosteroids (intra-articular) for osteoarthritis
Article
04/20/07, Healthwise
Steroids are similar to natural substances produced by the body (hormones) that help reduce inflammation. If inflammation is not a symptom of your osteoarthritis, steroids are less likely to be helpful.
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Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
Article
12/01/06, Healthwise
Bisphosphonates are antiresorptive medicines, which means they slow or stop the natural process that dissolves bone tissue, resulting in maintained bone density and strength. This may prevent the development of osteoporosis. If osteopo
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Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders - Medications
Article
02/10/06, Healthwise
You can use medication to relieve the pain of a temporomandibular (TM) disorder. Short-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), narcotics, muscle relaxants, or antidepressant medications can relieve or reduce inf
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Medications
Article
11/03/06, Healthwise
Medication is often used to treat symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Medication may relieve swelling, inflammation, and pain in the wrist or hand. Reducing swelling in the wrist will relieve pressure on the median nerve in t
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Muscle relaxants for a herniated disc
Article
08/09/06, Healthwise
Muscle relaxant medicines relax muscles and may help reduce pain in people who have muscle spasms.
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Muscle relaxants
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
The muscle-relaxing effects of this class of medication are most likely the result of their ability to depress the central nervous system. They are also called sedatives.
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