loading...| Preferred Name |
Pain Relievers |
| Synonyms |
Pain killers |
| Definitions |
<p>Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/pain.html">pains</a>. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever. </p> <p><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/overthecountermedicines.html">Over-the-counter</a> (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs.</p> <p>If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/opioidmisuseandaddiction.html">opioids</a>. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/opioidmisuseandaddiction.html">opioids</a>. Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's supervision.</p> <p>There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan.</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0002771 |
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Pain killers Analgesics Pain medicines Painkillers |
| cui |
C0002771 |
| Date created |
01/19/2005 |
| definition |
Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs. If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of opioids. Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's supervision. There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan. |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0002771 |
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C0002771 |
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Pain Relievers |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0150055 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0013227 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0013231 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C3534578 |
| Scope Statement |
There are many pain relievers available. Read about over-the-counter vs. prescribed pain killers and how each might affect your health.https://medlineplus.gov/painrelievers.html |
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T109 T131 T121 |
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