Analgesics

1 What are analgesics?

Analgesics, also called painkillers, are
medications that relieve different types of
pain-from headaches to injuries to arthritis.

2 Types of analgesics
1. Anti-inflammatory analgesics(
reduce inflammation) - aspirin,
ibuprofen, naproxen..
2. Oploid analgesics ( change the way
the brain perceives the pain) - codeine,
fantanyl, oxycodone

3
How should you take
analgesics?
films you place under the
nasal spray pills or capsules patches
tongue to dissolve

4 Risks
-heart problems
-diarrhea or constipation
-upset stomach or heartburn
- demage to internal organs

DOES PAIN
5 MEDICATION
STOP WORKING
AFTER A WHILE?
Over time, you may find that an analgesic
can become less and less effective, which is
called tolerance. You may need higher
doses or more frequent doses

SYMPTOMS THAT
6 REQUIRE MEDICAL
ATTENTION
-allergic reactions like a
rash or swelling
-severe stomach pain or
headache
-changes in vision or
hearing
-yellowish skin
-unusual weight gain

Ilma Šiljak