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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/opioidabuseandaddiction.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/opioidabuseandaddiction.html'>addiction</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

altLabel

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 addiction. 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/C0013231

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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0002771

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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0242937

MP HEALTH TOPIC URL

https://medlineplus.gov/painrelievers.html

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Korean https://medlineplus.gov/languages/painrelievers.html#Korean

notation

C0002771

prefLabel

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

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tui

T109

T131

T121

subClassOf

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