Clinical Management of Pain: Opioids, NSAIDs, and Beyond

Clinical Management of Pain: Opioids, NSAIDs, and Beyond provides a comprehensive overview of the pharmacological approaches to pain, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. This book focuses on assessment, classification, and evidence-based management strategies — emphasizing the clinical relevance of each drug class. Covering both traditional and modern analgesics, it explores opioid and non-opioid drugs, NSAIDs, antipyretics, DMARDs, biologics, and antigout medications in a structured, easy-to-follow format. Designed for medical, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health students, this book bridges the gap between theoretical pharmacology and practical clinical application. Inside This Book: Fundamentals of Pain Classification and Assessment Analgesic Pharmacology — mechanisms, uses, and comparative efficacy Comprehensive review of Opioids and Antagonists — from morphine to naloxone NSAIDs and COX-2 Inhibitors — pharmacology and therapeutic applications Antipyretic Agents — safety and clinical considerations Antirheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs & Biologics) — methotrexate, leflunomide, TNF inhibitors, and newer JAK inhibitors Gout Management — colchicine, allopurinol, febuxostat, and uricosuric agents Practical tables, mechanisms, and therapeutic comparisons Key Features ? Focused clinical pharmacology of pain and inflammation ? Integrates assessment, classification, and therapy ? Covers both traditional and modern agents (opioids, NSAIDs, biologics) ? Ideal for MBBS, Pharm.D, BPharm, MPharm, and nursing curricula ? Serves as both a study companion and quick clinical reference