Definition of analgesic in English:
analgesic
adjective ˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːzɪkˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːsɪk
Medicine (of a drug) acting to relieve pain.
Example sentencesExamples
- Initially treatment consisted of the provision of a sling and analgesic medication.
- The number of analgesic tablets taken during the study period was recorded.
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms
painkilling, anodyne, pain-relieving
rare palliative
noun ˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːzɪkˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːsɪk
Medicine An analgesic drug.
Example sentencesExamples
- Codeine, morphine, and fentanyl were the analgesics used most often.
- The question of interest is not so much whether they are potent analgesics compared with codeine but, rather, which painful conditions they are effective in.
- Opioid analgesics or morphine-based drugs form the cornerstone of burn pain treatment.
- Non-narcotic analgesics can be used for mild to moderate migraines that are not associated with nausea and vomiting.
- You can take analgesics such as paracetamol, or anti-inflammatories to reduce any swelling.
Synonyms
painkiller, painkilling drug, anodyne, pain reliever
rare palliative