“an al GEE sick”
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-as of [28 APRIL 2024]–
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“Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug”
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“A nel JEE sic”
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“pain killer/reducer”
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-an analgesic is any member of the group of drugs used to achieve ‘analgesia’ (or “relief from ‘pain'”)-
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(‘analgesic drugs’ act in various ways on the ‘peripheral’ and ‘central’ nervous systems)
(they are distinct from anesthetics, which temporarily affect, and in some instances completely eliminate, sensation. the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as the salicylates, and opioid drugs such as morphine and oxycodone)
(in choosing ‘analgesics’, the severity and response to other medication determines the choice of agent; the World Health Organization (WHO) pain ladder specifies mild analgesics as its first step)
(‘analgesic choice’ is also determined by the type of pain)
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*for ‘neuro-pathic pain’, traditional ‘analgesics’ are less ‘effective’, and there is often benefit from classes of drugs that are not normally considered ‘analgesics’ (such as ‘tri-cyclic anti-depressants’ + ‘anti-convulsants’)*
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*SKETCHES*
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