analgesic
/ˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːzɪk
/ /ˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːsɪk/Medicine
adjective
(Of a drug) acting to relieve pain.The regular intake of three or more analgesic tablets daily or narcotics or ergotamine on more than two days a week are suggested arbitrary limits....
- Because of the high incidence of breakthrough pain, it is important for patients to have immediate-release analgesic medication available.
- They are given a log to record the quantity and type of pain experienced and the time and type of analgesic medications used, as well as a visual analog scale to score their daily pain rating.
Synonyms
painkilling, anodyne, pain-relieving
rare palliative
noun
An analgesic drug.Opioid analgesics or morphine-based drugs form the cornerstone of burn pain treatment....
- Codeine, morphine, and fentanyl were the analgesics used most often.
- You can take analgesics such as paracetamol, or anti-inflammatories to reduce any swelling.
Synonyms
painkiller, painkilling drug, anodyne, pain reliever
rare palliative
