<Ul> <Li> Paracetamol (acetaminophen) or anti-inflammatory agents to control pain and decrease inflammation . Only indomethacin (brand name Indocin) has been studied with respect to relief of pleurisy . </Li> <Li> Codeine - based cough syrups to control the cough </Li> </Ul> <Li> Paracetamol (acetaminophen) or anti-inflammatory agents to control pain and decrease inflammation . Only indomethacin (brand name Indocin) has been studied with respect to relief of pleurisy . </Li> <Li> Codeine - based cough syrups to control the cough </Li> <P> There may be a role for the use of corticosteroids (for tuberculous pleurisy), tacrolimus (Prograf) and methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex) in the treatment of pleurisy . Further studies are needed . </P>

Pain in middle back left side when breathing