Pharmacologic Substance
non-narcotic analgesics
Subclass of:
Analgesics
Definitions related to analgesics, non-narcotic:
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(nonopioid) A drug that is not an opioid. Examples include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), such as aspirin and ibuprofen.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(nonnarcotic analgesic) Nonopioid agents that produce an analgesic effect, such as NSAIDs.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A subclass of analgesic agents that typically do not bind to OPIOID RECEPTORS and are not addictive. Many non-narcotic analgesics are offered as NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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