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∙ 13y agoPrescription oxycodone is only prescribed as a pain management medication. There are different compounds of oxycodone in much smaller doses that can be used to reduce inflammation, and these are usually over the counter drugs, such as ibuprofen which is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug).
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Will a topical antihistamine reduce swelling?
Assuming the swelling is due to an allergic reaction, antihistamines will help reduce the pain, swelling and itching associated with the release of histamine in the body following exposure to these agents. They will not help swelling from trauma.
Does topical diclofenac reduce swelling?
yes
Can you use methyprednisolone for back pain?
Yes. This drug can be used to reduce the swelling of inflammatory origin in the spinal cord. It may reduce the swelling of ligamentum flavum.
How many days should you take ibuprofen to reduce swelling in an ankle injury?
Ibuprofen is for pain or fever. It will not reduce the swelling much from an injury, as that is not an inflammatory process.
Does marijuana help reduce swelling?
it can depending on what caused the swelling, if it is swelling because of a bacteria infection and the bacteria are Gram-positive (meaning they have a peptidoglycan cell wall) then yes it can reduce swelling. This is because marijuana is an anti bacterial only against Gram-positvie though.
What would ice do in first aid?
reduce the swelling
What is the purpose of Lymphedema pumps?
The purpose of a Lymphedema pump is to reduce pressure and swelling. The pumps aim to reduce pain and swelling, and can be purchased through many medical stores.
How do you reduce swelling after a root canal?
The swelling will be there due to the edema of the tissue,
How do you reduce swelling after a root?
I think you would put ice on it
Does ice reduce swelling?
Ice reduses swelling because it numbs the pain and when the pain is gone that means the swelling calms down and it heals
After dental work you have face swelling - why?
How can I reduce facial swelling after having implants placed on left hand side of face?
How do you treat a minor bump?
Ice or a cool compress to reduce swelling.
