Compounding for Pain Management
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Struggling through chronic pain problems like arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, and nerve and muscle pain does not have to be a daily activity.
There is a better solution, and at Share ‘n Care Compounding Pharmacy, we have that solution for you. Compounding is a customized option for pain management. Every individual is unique, and the types of pain experienced by each individual are unique as well. By working with our compounding pharmacist, your physician can prescribe medications tailored to your specific situation.
Many common pain medications typically prescribed can cause stomach irritations or other unwanted side effects. Topical and transdermal creams and gels can be formulated to provide high local concentrations at the site of application, for trigger point application, or in a base that will allow systemic absorption. Side effects associated with oral administration can often be avoided when medications are used topically. Studies suggest that there are no great restrictions on the type of drug that can be incorporated into a properly compounded transdermal gel. When medications are administered transdermally, they are not absorbed through the gastrointestinal system and do not undergo first-pass hepatic metabolism.
Patient compliance is always an issue. For whatever reason, a particular patient may not be able to take traditional medications. By compounding a medication into a transdermal cream or gel, patient compliance is no longer a problem.
Contact one of our compounding pharmacists today at Share ‘n Care Compounding Pharmacy.
Types of Common Drugs Found in Transdermal Medications:
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): NSAIDs are quick acting and will relieve mild pain, but the real value of these drugs is their ability to minimize and control inflammation. Swelling in the joints can be painful and movement will be affected. Some of the common NSAIDs we use are:
- Ketoprofen
- Ibuprofen
- Diclofenac
- Indomethacin
Muscle Relaxants: Muscle Relaxants will reduce contractions of the muscle by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the brain. Common muscle relaxants we use:
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Magnesium
- Tetracaine
- Baclofen
- Guiafenesin
Anesthetics: When used transdermally, anesthetics can be applied directly to the area of pain. Common anesthetics:
- Lidocaine
- Tetracaine
- Bupivacaine
- Benzocaine
Conditions Ideally Suited for Transdermal Medications:
There are many conditions that a transdermal medication can treat, these are some of the more common:
- Localized or acute pain
- Arthritis
- Muscle and joint pain
- Nerve Pain
