Medical Dictionary - The Definition of Analgesic
Analgesic is a drug which is used to relieve pain.There are 2 forms of analgesics such as non opioid analgesics and opioid analgesics. Non opioid analgesics include paracetamol and aspirin. Non opioid analgesics are mostly used for mild rheumatic pain, toothache and relief of headache.
Opioid analgesics include alfentanil, morphine, pethidine and buprenorphine which are useful for moderate and severe pain relief. However these drugs may lead to tolerance and dependence. Besides that indomethacin and aspirin which are forms of analgesic are useful in treating fever, rheumatic fever and inflammation. Analgesic also carries the meaning of relieving pain.
Analgesic is a drug which is used to relieve pain.There are 2 forms of analgesics such as non opioid analgesics and opioid analgesics. Non opioid analgesics include paracetamol and aspirin. Non opioid analgesics are mostly used for mild rheumatic pain, toothache and relief of headache.
Opioid analgesics include alfentanil, morphine, pethidine and buprenorphine which are useful for moderate and severe pain relief. However these drugs may lead to tolerance and dependence. Besides that indomethacin and aspirin which are forms of analgesic are useful in treating fever, rheumatic fever and inflammation. Analgesic also carries the meaning of relieving pain.