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Cology Mod 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analgesics | Medications used to relieve pain without causing the loss of consciousness |
| Acetaminophen | A common non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic used to treat mild to moderate pain and reduce fever |
| Aspirin | A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain relief, anti-inflammatory effects, and to reduce fever and prevent blood clots |
| Ibuprofen | A widely used NSAID for treating pain, inflammation, and fever |
| Naproxen | An NSAID used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever, particularly in conditions like arthritis |
| Opioid | A class of analgesics derived from opium or synthetically created, used to treat moderate to severe pain |
| Codeine | A naturally occurring opioid used to treat mild to moderate pain and cough |
| Morphine | A powerful opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain, especially in palliative care or post-surgical settings |
| Hydrocodone | A semi-synthetic opioid used to relieve moderate to severe pain, often combined with acetaminophen |
| Oxycodone | A potent opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain, often in cases of chronic pain |
| Fentanyl | A highly potent synthetic opioid analgesic used to manage severe pain, particularly in cancer patients |
| Tramadol | A centrally acting analgesic used for moderate to severe pain, considered a lower-risk opioid option |
| Methadone | A synthetic opioid used for pain relief and as part of drug addiction detoxification programs |
| Naloxone | An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, especially respiratory depression |
| Buprenorphine | A partial opioid agonist used to treat moderate to severe pain and for opioid dependency treatment |
| Celecoxib | A COX-2 selective NSAID used to treat pain and inflammation, particularly in arthritis and acute pain conditions |
| Neuropathic Pain | Pain resulting from nerve damage, often treated with specific analgesics like anticonvulsants or antidepressants |
| Breakthrough Pain | Intense pain that "breaks through" despite regular pain management, often requiring additional short-acting analgesics |
| PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) | A method that allows patients to administer their own pain medication through a pump, typically used with opioids |
| Chronic Pain | Persistent pain lasting for months or longer, often treated with long-term analgesic therapy |
| Topical Analgesic | A pain-relieving medication applied to the skin, such as creams or patches containing lidocaine or capsaicin |
| Adjuvant Therapy | Medications used in conjunction with analgesics to enhance pain relief, such as antidepressants or anticonvulsants |
| COX Inhibitors | A class of drugs that inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes to reduce inflammation and pain, commonly seen in NSAIDs |
| Peripheral Sensitization | A process where pain receptors become more sensitive to stimuli, often targeted by anti-inflammatory drugs |
| Central Sensitization | Increased sensitivity to pain due to changes in the central nervous system, sometimes requiring stronger analgesics like opioids |
| Epidural Analgesia | Pain relief delivered through an injection into the epidural space of the spinal cord, often used in labor or post-surgery |
| Multimodal Analgesia | The use of multiple types of pain relief (e |
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