Preferred Label : Analgesic Agent;
NCIt synonyms : Analgesics; Antinociceptive Agents; Pain-relief Medication; Analgesic Drugs; Anodynes;
NCIt related terms : analgesic;
NCIt definition : Compounds that alleviate pain without loss of consciousness. Analgesics act by various
mechanisms including binding with opioid receptors and decreasing inflammation. Choice
of analgesic may be determined by the type of pain. These compounds include opioid,
non-opioid and adjuvant analgesic agents.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Drugs that reduce pain. These drugs include aspirin, acetaminophen, and
ibuprofen.;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:35480;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045590;
Origin ID : C241;
UMLS CUI : C0002771;
See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
