An analgesic (also known as a painkiller) is any member of the group of drugs used to relieve pain (achieve analgesia). The word analgesic derives from Greek an- ("without") and algos ("pain").
Analgesic drugs act in various ways on the peripheral and central nervous systems; they include paracetamol (para-acetylaminophenol, also known in the US as acetaminophen), the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as the salicylates, and opi...
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Used To Treat:
- Common cold ,
- Tonsillitis ,
- Cerebral aneurysm ,
- Osteoarthritis ,
- Spinal Tuberculosis ,
- Meningitis ,
- Urethritis ,
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome ,
- Keratitis ,
- Encephalitis
Drugs:
- Aspirin ,
- Ibuprofen ,
- Paracetamol ,
- Fentanyl ,
- Methadone ,
- Morphine ,
- Ketoprofen ,
- Hydrocodone ,
- Codeine ,
- Hydromorphone
Also known as:
- Analgesics
