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DEFINE THE MEDICATIONS USED FOR SYSTEM DISORDERS OF THE FOLLOWING
MUSCULOSKELETAL:
Different types of manual therapy,
mobilization, can be used to treat people with spinal alignment problems.
For some acute musculoskeletal pain: Medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, acetaminophen or opioids may be used to treat inflammation or pain.
In patients with musculoskeletal disorders such as fibromyalgia, medications to increase the body's level of serotonin and norepinephrine
Some of the medicines used to aid sleep include zolpidem (Ambien), eszopiclone (Lunesta), and ramelteon (Rozerem).
Other treatments may include:
Injections with anesthetic or anti-inflammatory medications in or around the painful sites
Exercise that includes muscle strengthening and stretching
Physical or occupational therapy
Acupuncture or acupressure
Relaxation/biofeedback techniques
Osteopathic manipulation
Chiropractic care
Therapeutic massage
Therapeutic ultrasound-guided procedures
Surgery
GASTROINTESTINAL:
Dietary changes
Drug treatment
Relaxation techniques, such as yoga, exercise and meditation
Surgery
CARDIOVASCULAR:
Treatment
CPR
Surgeries
Stents
Angioplasty and Stents
Angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure that can be used to open blocked heart arteries. Stent placement is another option that can be done during angioplasty.
Heart Bypass Surgery
Heart bypass surgery can be used to treat heart disease when your coronary arteries are blocked. Your doctor may treat the problem by giving the blood a new pathway to the heart.
Valve Disease Treatment
When treatment for heart valve disease includes surgery, it can be performed by traditional surgery or minimally invasive balloon valvuloplasty.
Cardioversion
For many people with heart disease, drugs alone will not convert an arrhythmia to a normal heart rhythm. For these people, a procedure called cardioversion or electrical cardioversion may be necessary.
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