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Analgesics
Synonyms
Pain medications; painkillers
Definition
Analgesics is a term which describes different classes
of substances that reduce pain. They can be distinguished
into opiods and non-narcotic analgesics (e. g.
aspirin, diclofenac). Some non-narcotic analgesics contain
more than one active ingredient and some are combined
with caffeine or codeine.
Cross-References
 Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

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