Abstract
The body’s stress reaction causes a temporary rise in blood pressure in response to acute discomfort. Persistent hypertension may be a symptom of inadequate control of the cardiovascular and analgesic systems, both of which are common in people with chronic pain. The effects on blood pressure (BP) of analgesics might differ from one medication type to another. Multiple studies suggest that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) may raise BP, with celecoxib demonstrating a lower effect, while data on paracetamol remain contentious. It has been shown that opioid medications might cause hypotension. It is possible that some adjuvants, such as tricyclic antidepressants and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, might increase blood pressure by strengthening the effects of the beta-adrenergic receptor.
Keywords: Blood pressure, pain, management, analgesic