Analgesics Overview

Analgesics Guide

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Pain medicines are also called analgesics. Every type of pain medicine has benefits and risks. Specific types of pain may respond better to one kind of medication than to another kind. What takes away your pain might not work for someone else.

OVER-THE-COUNTER PAIN MEDICINES

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are good for many types of pain. OTC medicines include:

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Acetaminophen is a non-aspirin pain reliever. It can be used to lower a fever and soothe headaches and other common aches and pains. However, acetaminophen does not reduce swelling (inflammation). This medicine is easier on ...


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Encyclopedia: Analgesic

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An analgesic is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain . The word analgesic derives from Greek an- and -algia . Analgesic drugs act in various ways on the peripheral and central nervous systems; they include paracetamol , the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as the salicylates, narcotic drugs such as morphine, synthetic drugs with narcotic properties such as tramadol, and various others. In choosing analgesia,...


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State the advantages and side-effects or disadvantages of analgesics.

analgesics or painkillers are really addictive and henve must be avoided as much as possible.............

Asked by Hasnain R - 19 months ago

What are the most common and effective analgesics used for treatment of chronic pain today?...
Which drugs are most commonly used? which are most effective? and of these drugs what...

Co-codamol or Tramadol.

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  • New Analgesics Reference Thread - 10 replies

    list the comments here. Thanks! The link to the thread is here P.S. Analgesic is the medical term Please note this addition today and advise on any additions of drugs people would like to see...

    Apr 30, 2005

  • Pain killers - analgesics - 5 replies

    Pain killers - analgesics I want to know how pain killers like analgin , stop pain. Do they really between sedatives and analgesics?

    Jul 21, 2007

  • Aspercreme/topical analgesics - 11 replies

    topical analgesic which helps both arthritis in my hands/feet and the muscle pain from all my neck If these needs to be moved, well I guess it is in the wrong place. I saw Aspercreme was mentioned......

    Jul 09, 2008

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