Definition
Definition
Un analgesic is a type of medication that can reduce or even eliminate pain.
Generalities
THEadministration of analgesics can be done by different routes: oral route, intramuscular or intravenous injections, rectal route (enemas or suppositories), local applications (creams).
In some cases, it can be managed by the patient himself, through the use of a pumps containing morphine (or morphine derivatives), which the patient activates as needed.
Classification
central analgesics derived from morphine:
Treatment
Treatment
Analgesic prescriptions are generally given in ascending order (from level 1 to level 3), except in exceptional cases:
Evolution
Premature
Pain and fever are symptoms that indicate damage or dysfunction (malfunctioning) of the body.
Their removal allows the patient greater comfort, but nevertheless presents some dangers, by removing the warning signs that they represent.
In addition, the use of painkillers can cause side effects that are sometimes serious.
Peripheral analgesics are available over the counter in pharmacies, but they can nevertheless cause dangerous side effects: aspirin has a blood-thinning effect (risk of hemorrhage).
It can also cause problems with the hearing system. Paracetamol can lead to allergy problems or kidney or liver toxicity. Central analgesics, on the other hand, are only available on medical prescription.