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  1. Analgesic - Wikipedia

    An analgesic drug, also called simply an analgesic, antalgic, pain reliever, or painkiller, is any member of the group of drugs used for pain management.

  2. Analgesic Drugs - List of Common Brands & Generics - Drugs.com

    Apr 6, 2023 · Analgesics are medicines that are used to relieve pain. They are also known as painkillers or pain relievers. Technically, the term analgesic refers to a medication that …

  3. Analgesics: Uses, Treatment, Risks - Cleveland Clinic

    Mar 22, 2021 · Analgesics, also called painkillers, are medications that relieve different types of pain — from headaches to injuries to arthritis. Anti-inflammatory analgesics reduce …

  4. Analgesic | Types, Uses & Side Effects | Britannica

    Oct 16, 2025 · Analgesic, any drug that relieves pain selectively without blocking the conduction of nerve impulses, markedly altering sensory perception, or affecting consciousness.

  5. Analgesics: Examples, uses, side effects, and more

    Jun 29, 2022 · Analgesics are medications that relieve pain. They work either by reducing inflammation or by changing the way the brain processes and perceives pain. Side effects …

  6. Guide to analgesics: Common pain relievers and how to

    Mar 10, 2022 · Analgesics are medications used to manage or reduce pain. Unlike anesthesia, they relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness. There are several types of …

  7. ANALGESIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ANALGESIC is an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia.

  8. Pain Management Medications - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 3, 2023 · Analgesics are medications used in the management and treatment of pain. They include several classes of medications (acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, …

  9. Analgesics - Arthritis Foundation

    Analgesics can be life-changing for people with arthritis, relieving pain and making it possible to work, do daily activities and maintain a level of activity needed for good health. But they also …

  10. What Are Analgesics and How Do They Work? - eMediHealth

    Jul 27, 2021 · Analgesics, or pain killers, are a group of agents that relieve pain due to inflammation. There are two main types of oral analgesics: NSAIDs are effective for superficial …