What medication is used for rotator cuff injuries



Rotator cuff injury patients can take non-steroidal drugs such as diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen, etc., when the pain is severe, you can also take central analgesic drugs such as tramadol, etc., the main role is to relieve pain, the use of medication, please follow the doctor’s instructions.

1. Non-steroidal painkillers: diclofenac sodium and ibuprofen are used to reduce prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which in turn reduces the pain of the patient, the process of taking the drug may cause stomach discomfort, nausea and other manifestations of drug allergies are prohibited.

2. Central analgesics: Tramadol is a synthetic central analgesic with significant analgesic effect, used for moderate to severe pain. Common adverse reactions include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms. This drug is contraindicated in people who are allergic to it, so it should be taken in strict accordance with medical advice.

Rotator cuff injury is mainly characterized by shoulder pain, swelling and impaired activity, although analgesic drugs can relieve pain caused by rotator cuff injury, but also combined with shoulder braking, rest, and physical therapy and other methods, serious injury may also need surgery, so it is recommended that rotator cuff injuries should be timely medical treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, so as not to delay the condition.