Pain Management Options
There Are Opioid & Non-Opioid Options
Pain relief after surgery isn’t one size fits all—you have choices. Your surgical team may use a few strategies to help relieve postsurgical pain.
Some Typical Postsurgical Pain Relief Options Are:
A non-opioid, one-time injection given during surgery, like EXPAREL, that can help simplify the postsurgical pain management process
Traditional over‑the‑counter pain medicines
Prescription opioids given in pill form
Pumps and catheters that continuously release pain medication into the surgical site*
*Pumps and catheters can cause infections, complications, and added hassle
The EXPAREL Difference
EXPAREL Is an Option Designed for Surgery
When it comes to pain medicine, over-the-counter (OTC) pills like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are commonly used for everyday aches and pains. However, surgery-related pain can be different and require a much more targeted approach.
That’s where EXPAREL comes in—it’s specifically designed for postsurgical pain and can work alongside OTC medications as part of your overall pain management plan.
Discover the Difference:
Risk of Opioids
Understanding the Risk of Opioids
Opioids are commonly prescribed in pill form after surgery to help manage pain.
These medicines often need to be taken on a set schedule in order for them to work.
Missing a dose of opioids may result in breakthrough pain
Taking too many opioids can increase the risk of side effects and even lead to addiction
Approximately 1 out of every 15
people who were correctly prescribed opioids for pain went on to become a long-term opioid user.
In clinical trials, patients taking EXPAREL for postsurgical pain relief used up to
78% fewer opioids.*†
*The clinical benefit of the decrease in opioid consumption was not demonstrated in the pivotal trials
†Based on clinical studies of surgeries using EXPAREL as an alternative to standard of care
Why EXPAREL?
Make EXPAREL Your Non-Opioid Pain Relief Option
EXPAREL is a non-opioid pain management option given just once during surgery to help control pain at the source. While your doctor may prescribe opioids as part of an overall pain management plan, they aren't the only tool to combat postsurgical pain.
EXPAREL Can Offer Pain Relief That’s:
Convenient
Long-Lasting
Non-Addictive
*The clinical benefit of the decrease in opioid consumption was not demonstrated in the pivotal trials
A Non-Opioid Option
Learn MoreGet to know EXPAREL—the one-time, non-opioid injection given by a doctor during surgery to help manage pain during the toughest recovery days.
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