most powerful pain medication in hospital
Morphine is the strongest pain medicine, but it is rarely administered outside of hospital/emergency settings. Oxycodone is the strongest pain medication that is typically prescribed. Heroin is more powerful than either, but is not legal due to the risks of abuse and addiction. add a comment.
Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs. If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids.