Abstract
Analgesic drugs act in various ways on the peripheral and central nervous systems; they include paracetamol (para-acetylaminophenol, also known in the US as acetaminophen), the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as the salicylates, and opioid drugs such as morphine and opium. They are distinct from anesthetics, which reversibly eliminate sensation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| Editors | D.G. Watson |
| Pages | 269-296 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- analgesics
- pharmacology