Analgesics

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An analgesic (colloquially identified as a painkiller) is any member on the diverse group of drugs used to relieve discomfort (attain analgesia). This derives from Greek an-, “without”, and -algia, “pain”. Analgesic drugs act in a variety of techniques on … Read More

Anti-inflammatory agents

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Anti-inflammatory refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation. Anti-inflammatory drugs make up one half of analgesics, remedying pain by reducing inflammation as opposed to opioids which affect the brain. Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Many steroids, specifically … Read More

Analgesics

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An analgesic (colloquially known as a painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain (achieve analgesia). This derives from Greek an-, “without”, and -algia, “pain”. Analgesic drugs act in various ways on the peripheral … Read More