Created by: Sophia Staropoli Analgesics Created by: Sophia Staropoli
What are analgesics? Drugs intended to relieve pain Non-prescription and prescription Also known as opioid and non-opioid pain killers
Types of analgesics Tylenol (acetaminophen and codeine) Ibuprofen Aspirin Oxycodone Vicodin Morphine Methadone
Purpose of non-opioid analgesics Anti-inflammation Fever reduction Pain management Arthritis patients Taking too many in a short period of time can lead to problems Ulcers
Side effects from non-opioid Harsh on stomach lining Double vision Drowsiness Seizures Vomiting Confusion Dizziness
Purpose of opioid analgesics Relieving severe pain Act on the brain by activating opioid receptors Increases dopamine for pain relief Relaxation Relief from heroin withdraw
Side effects from opioid Depression Withdraw (addiction) Dizziness Anxiety Bloating From injection: HIV/AIDS Death
People who shouldn’t take analgesics People on anti-depressants (avoid opioid analgesics) Pregnant women (avoid strong painkillers) If taking another analgesic or any other anti-inflammatory Do not combine analgesics
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Quiz What is the purpose of analgesics? What is krokodil? Pain relief Street drug Perfume OTC drug Hair loss A rare soda ADD Which one of these is an analgesic? Who shouldn’t take opioid analgesics? Water Marijuana Healthy people Aspirin Children over 2 Cocaine Happy people What is a side effect of opioid analgesics? People on anti-depressants Extreme sweating Withdraw Growth Spirt
References Arthritis Foundation. "Analgesics Overview." Analgesics. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. Campellone, Joseph V. "Over-the-counter Pain Relievers." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 3 Nov. 2014. Web. 29 Apr. 2015.