As you can see from the above illustration, Opioid medications can have significant side effects in some patients.  These side effects are in addition to the development of drug dependence which in some patients may lead to addiction.

 

 

Desta Kamala, RPh

As the staff pharmacist, Desta specializes in compounding customized medication creams, ointments, and gels for topical application to treat chronic musculoskeletal conditions. 

 

They are prepared on-site fresh on a weekly basis and they consist of anti-inflammatory medication, muscle relaxer, local anesthetic, and neuropathic pain-reliever.