1. Created by: Sophia Staropoli
Analgesics
Created by: Sophia Staropoli

2. What are analgesics? Drugs intended to relieve pain
Non-prescription and prescription
Also known as opioid and non-opioid pain killers

3. Types of analgesics Tylenol (acetaminophen and codeine) Ibuprofen
Aspirin
Oxycodone
Vicodin
Morphine
Methadone

4. 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

5. Side effects from non-opioid
Harsh on stomach lining
Double vision
Drowsiness
Seizures
Vomiting
Confusion
Dizziness

6. 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

7. Side effects from opioid
Depression
Withdraw (addiction)
Dizziness
Anxiety
Bloating
From injection: HIV/AIDS
Death

8. 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

9. Chemical process

10. Video
Cartoon

11. 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

12. References
Arthritis Foundation. "Analgesics Overview." Analgesics. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr Campellone, Joseph V. "Over-the-counter Pain Relievers." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 3 Nov Web. 29 Apr