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Emergency Treatment for TMJ

 

Medications to consider for TM Joint pain or locking

 
 
Always check for contraindications, allergies  and reactions with other medications.
 
 
 
1) Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)
                Severe pain - consider a Medrol Dosepak.
                Moderate Pain - Diclofenac Potassium (Cataflam, Arthrotec  or Zipsor)
 
 
2) Muscle Relaxants
                Constant Pain - Amrix, if causes drowsiness, consider Soma 250 QID
                Intermediate pain - Zanaflex Hs only