Definition
Any medication or substance used to relieve pain. Analgesics range from common painkillers like paracetamol to stronger prescription drugs. Ayurveda uses herbal formulations to manage pain.
Analgesic
pharmacologyAn analgesic is any medicine or substance used to relieve pain. Common examples range from paracetamol and anti-inflammatory tablets to stronger prescription painkillers, and they work either by blocking pain signals or by reducing the inflammation that causes them. Ayurveda also uses herbal formulations with pain-relieving properties. Any pain medicine should be taken as advised, as long-term use can carry risks.
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