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Description. Fentanyl injection is used to relieve severe pain during and after surgery. It is also used with other medicines just before or during an operation to help the anesthetic (numbing medicine) work better. Fentanyl belongs to the group of medicines called opioid analgesics (pain medicines). It acts in the central nervous system (CNS ...
Back discomfort or pain. You may feel pain or tenderness in your lower back after the procedure. The pain might radiate down the back of your legs. Bleeding. Bleeding may occur near the puncture site or, rarely, in the epidural space. Brainstem herniation. A brain tumor or other space-occupying lesion can increase pressure within the skull.
Description. Triamcinolone injection provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma), lupus, skin conditions, kidney ...
Description. Morphine epidural injection is used to relieve pain following a major surgery. It is given right before a surgery or during a cesarean section delivery right after the baby's umbilical cord is clamped. Morphine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the central nervous system (CNS ...
Description. Bupivacaine injection is used to numb an area of your body during or after surgery or other procedures, childbirth, or dental work. This medicine is also used to numb your shoulder after surgery for up to 72 hours. It is a local anesthetic. Bupivacaine injection causes a loss of feeling and prevents pain by blocking signals at the ...
Pros. An epidural eases most pain in the lower body without slowing labor much. You remain awake and alert, but you still feel pressure and some stretching during delivery. The epidural's effect on the baby is minimal to none. A combined spinal-epidural block relieves pain faster than a regular epidural and might use less medication.
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor. This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Causes. Spinal headaches are caused by leakage of spinal fluid through a puncture hole in the membrane (dura mater) that surrounds the spinal cord. This leakage decreases the pressure exerted by the spinal fluid on the brain and spinal cord, which leads to a headache. Spinal headaches typically appear within 48 to 72 hours after a spinal tap or ...
Description. Methylprednisolone injection provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma), lupus, skin conditions ...
Potential side effects of cortisone shots increase with larger doses and more frequent use. Side effects can include: Cartilage damage. Death of nearby bone. Joint infection. Nerve damage. Short-term facial flushing. Short-term flare of pain, swelling and irritation in the joint. Short-term increase in blood sugar.