Table 1. Classification of analgesics used in dental practice.
| Classification of analgesics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid analgesics | |||
| Hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine, tramadola) | |||
| Non-opioid analgesics | |||
| NSAIDs | |||
| tNSAIDs | |||
| Diflunisal, ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, loxoprofen, flurbiprofen, indomethacin, sulindac, etodolac, diclofenac, ketorolac, piroxicam, meloxicam, mefenamic acid, nabumetone | |||
| COX-2 inhibitors (COX-2-selective NSAIDs) | |||
| Celecoxib, etoricoxib, polmacoxib | |||
| Acetaminophen | |||
| Drugs used for neuropathic pain | |||
| Pregabalin, gabapentin, duloxetine | |||
NSAIDs: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, tNSAIDs: traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, COX-2: cyclooxygenase-2.
a)In Korea, tramadol is approved as a non-narcotic analgesic.