Commonly used drugs for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation include:
1. Oral drugs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be used to relieve pain and discomfort symptoms, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen and meloxicam. Nutritional nerve drugs such as mecobalamin and vitamin B can also be often used to protect nerve tissue. In addition, some Chinese patent medicines for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, such as Yaobitong Capsule and Yaotongning Capsule, can also relieve the pain and discomfort of waist and legs.
2. Injecting drugs: Some patients can also use epidural injection therapy, that is, injecting a small amount of hormones and anesthetic drugs into the epidural space. Corticosteroid is a long-acting anti-inflammatory agent, which can alleviate inflammation around nerve roots and eliminate nerve root edema. The right amount of anesthetic drugs can effectively relieve pain and relieve patients' discomfort. Commonly used hormone drugs are dexamethasone, mannitol, compound betamethasone, etc., and anesthesia drugs are commonly used lidocaine, etc. When necessary, it can also be injected directly into epidural space with nutritional nerve drugs such as vitamin B, which can also protect nerves and relieve discomfort.