Analgesics
止 痛药 zhǐ tòng yào
Origin of the
word: an- and algesis
| Greek
|
Meaning |
| prefix 'an ' | 'no/without/ lack of' |
| word 'algesis' | the sense of pain |
Therefore, the word
analgesic describes something which takes away pain or which
brings about the lack of pain.
Today, analgesic is a term widely used for the modern medicines (drugs) that function to relieve pain; without causing numbness and affecting consciousness.
In layman's term, analgesics are painkillers.
Types of analgesics:
Today, analgesic is a term widely used for the modern medicines (drugs) that function to relieve pain; without causing numbness and affecting consciousness.
In layman's term, analgesics are painkillers.
Types of analgesics:
| Name | Treatment | Side effects(s) |
| aspirin | headache and fever | stomach ulcer |
| codeine | cough | causes addiction |
| paracetamol |
musculo-skeletal pain, reduces temperature, has anti- inflammatory action |
severe liver and kidney damage |
Note:
Side effects occur when the medicine is taken excessively.
Asal usul:
Perkataan Yunani yang bermaksud tanpa kesakitan.
Analgesia merupakan ubat moden yang melegakan kesakitan - tanpa menyebabkan pesakit menjadi kebas atau memberi kesan kepada kesedarannya.
Jenis-jenis analgesia
Perkataan Yunani yang bermaksud tanpa kesakitan.
Analgesia merupakan ubat moden yang melegakan kesakitan - tanpa menyebabkan pesakit menjadi kebas atau memberi kesan kepada kesedarannya.
Jenis-jenis analgesia
|
Nama |
Rawatan |
Kesan sampingan |
|
aspirin |
sakit kepala dan demam |
ulser perut |
|
codeine |
batuk |
menyebab- kan ketagihan |
|
paracetamol |
sakit otot dan tulang, mengurang- kan suhu badan, mengatasi radang |
kerosakan hati dan buah pinggang |
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