Analgesics

Created by: Sophia Staropoli

What are analgesics?

• Drugs intended to relieve pain–Non-prescription and prescription

Also known as opioid and non-opioid pain killers

Types of analgesics

• Tylenol (acetaminophen and codeine)

• Ibuprofen• Aspirin• Oxycodone• Vicodin• Morphine• Methadone

Purpose of non-opioid analgesics

• Anti-inflammation • Fever reduction• Pain management• Arthritis patients • Taking too many in a short period of

time can lead to problems–Ulcers

Side effects from non-opioid

• Harsh on stomach lining• Double vision• Drowsiness• Seizures• Vomiting• Confusion• Dizziness

Purpose of opioid analgesics

• Relieving severe pain• Act on the brain by activating opioid

receptors• Increases dopamine for pain relief• Relaxation• Relief from heroin withdraw

Side effects from opioid

• Depression• Withdraw (addiction)• Dizziness• Anxiety• Bloating• From injection: HIV/AIDS• Death

People who shouldn’t take analgesics

• People on anti-depressants (avoid opioid analgesics)

• Pregnant women (avoid strong painkillers)

• If taking another analgesic or any other anti-inflammatory– Do not combine analgesics

Chemical process

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Quiz1. What is the purpose of

analgesics?a) Pain reliefb) Perfumec) Hair lossd) ADD

2. Which one of these is an analgesic?

a) Waterb) Marijuanac) Aspirind) Cocaine

3. What is a side effect of opioid analgesics?

a) Extreme sweatingb) Withdrawc) Growth Spirt

4. What is krokodil? a) Street drugb) OTC drugc) A rare sodad) Perfume

5. Who shouldn’t take opioid analgesics?

a) Healthy peopleb) Children over 2c) Happy peopled) People on anti-depressants

References

Arthritis Foundation. "Analgesics Overview." Analgesics. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2015.Campellone, Joseph V. "Over-the-counter Pain Relievers." U.S

National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 3 Nov. 2014. Web. 29 Apr. 2015.