This is a list of medications commonly prescribed by surgeons in the treatment of NeuroSurgical disorders.

Tylox - Trademark for a preparation of oxycodone and acetaminophen, an analgesic. Combination medicine containing narcotic analgesic used to relieve pain. A narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen used together to provide better pain relief than either medicine used alone.

Vicodin - Combination medicine containing narcotic analgesic used to relieve pain. A narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen used together to provide better pain relief than either medicine used alone.

Vioxx - Used to relieve inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.

Motrin - Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.

Ultram - Used to relieve pain, including pain after surgery. The effects are similar to those of narcotic analgesics and although it is not a narcotic, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence.

Celebrex - Used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.

Darvocet - Combination medicine containing narcotic analgesic used to relieve pain. A narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen used together to provide better pain relief than either medicine used alone.

Dilantin - Anticonvulsant used most often to control certain convulsions or seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. May also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Flexeril - Used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It helps relieve the pain, stiffness, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or injuries to your muscles.

Neurontin - Used to help control some types of seizures.

Robaxin - Used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve stiffness, pain, and discomfort.

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