Pain Management

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Everyone experiences some sort of pain in their lives. It can take the form of a stress-induced headache, a muscle group strained from sports activities, or be the result of an injury at work or an automobile accident. For some, pain can be chronic in nature and something they live with on a daily basis.

Pain is the most common symptom for which individuals seek medical help. Acute pain easily can evolve into chronic pain, which can become difficult to treat. Many commonly prescribed, commercially available pain relief medications help the symptoms associated with chronic conditions , but they can also result in unwanted side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or stomach irritation. Many patients taking these medications come to accept these conditions as part of daily life, but they may find a better solution through pharmacy compounding.

The Compounding Solution

Struggling through chronic pain or the side effects of pain medication does not have to be a daily activity.
Every individual is unique, and the types of pain experienced can be equally diverse. By working with a compounding pharmacist, your healthcare provider can prescribe treatments tailored specifically for your pain management needs.

Alternate Dosage Forms

A topical gel, cream or spray form that can be applied directly to the site of the pain and absorbed through the skin.
A custom-flavored troche that dissolves under the tongue, a nasal spray, or a suppository.

Pain creams are compounded with PCCA’s Lipoderm™ Base, which has been proven effective in facilitating percutaneous absorption of topical pain medications.

Such dosage forms may bypass the gastrointestinal tract, providing optimal results with less GI irritation, and help patients who have difficulty swallowing pills, removing yet another source of aggravation.

Combined Formulations

On many occasions, multiple medications can be combined into a single dose of a specially prepared compound that combines the medications into a single capsule or topical preparation, providing greater convenience for the patient.

Strength Variations

Because patients vary in size, symptoms, and pain tolerance, commercially available medications sometimes may not provide the appropriate dosage strength for an individual patient. Through compounding, a prescriber and pharmacist can customize the dosage to the exact amount the patient requires, and find a dosage form that best suits the patient’s needs decreasing side effects and improving quality of life.
We can combine any of the following medications

  • Non-steroidal Antiinflammatories (NSAIDS): Ketoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Piroxicam, Ibuprofen
  • Muscle Relaxants: Cyclobenzaprine, Baclofen, Guaifenasin
  • Anesthetics: Lidocaine, Prilocaine
  • Vasodilators: Nifedipine, Verapamil
  • Pain Blockers: Ketamine
  • Nerve Agents: Amitriptyline, Gabapentin
  • Other Pain Medications: Menthol, Capsaicin, Clonidine