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Definition of Analgesic
Analgesic: A drug or medicine given to reduce pain without resulting in loss of consciousness. Analgesics are sometimes referred to as painkiller medications. There are many different types of analgesic medications available in both prescription and over-the-counter preparations. Examples of analgesic drugs include aspirin , acetaminophen Tylenol, ibuprofen Motrin, Advil, naproxen Aleve, Naprosyn, the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib, and narcotic drugs including morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone Vicodin. Analgesics may also be combined with other drugs in some types of medications for example, analgesics are combined with decongestants and/or antihistamine in many over-the-counter cold remedies. From the Greek an-, without + algesis, sense of pain.
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