Analgesic – Uses, Side Effects & Precautions

Dr. Linex December 15, 2018 0 Comments

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Analgesic

Although they are widely used as painkillers, long-term use of analgesics may be risky.

An analgesic is a medicine that relieves pain.

These drugs can be sold as over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drug.

There are various types of analgesics, which include:

•  Opioids (narcotics), such as Avinza, Kadian, or MS Contin ( morphine), Oxycontin (oxycodone), Dolophine or Methadose (methadone), Dilaudid (hydromorphone),  codeine, Demerol (meperidine), Duragesic or Actiq (fentanyl),  and other people
•  Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
•  Combination drugs containing Tylenol and an opioid•  Non-Steroids Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), such as advil (Ibuprofen), Elev ( naproxen), celebrex (celecoxib), and others
•  Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), sometimes referred to as NSAID
Medicines are commonly used to treat pain due to arthritis, surgery, injury, toothache, headache, menstrual cramps, pain muscles, or other causes.

How Does an Analgesic Work?

Various analgesics work in different ways.
Opioids reduce the brain’s response to pain signals sent by the nervous system and those pain signals.

Tylenol works by changing the way the body feels pain.

NSAIDs block the effect of prostaglandins  (chemicals with hormone-like properties in chemicals in the body), which reduces both pain and swelling.

Analgesic Side Effects

Your risk of experiencing side effects depends on the type of analgesic you take, and how long do you take it.

Side effects of analgesics may include:
•  Constipation
•  Sleepiness
•  Dizziness
•  Stomach upset
•  Is ringing in your ears
•  Skin Itching or Teeth
•  Dry mouth

Analgesic Precautions

Before taking analgesic, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions. Read More

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