Only narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics of synthetic, semi-synthetic and natural origin can block pain in the human body. More than a century has passed before the discovery of analgesics. Instead, a person took a high dose of alcohol as a painkiller or drank opium, hemp, or scopolamine.
Narcotic analgesics. Classification
Narcotic analgesics are classified by interaction with opium receptors, as well as by chemical structure:
- agonists derived from phenanthrene (codeine, morphine, morphilong, ethylmorphine, pantopon);
- piperedin derivatives (promedol, prosidol, meneridine, dipidolor, loperamide);
- antagonist agonists (pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, buprenorphine, tramadol, tilidine);
- opiate antagonists (naltrexone, naloxone).
All narcotic analgesics affect the nervous system, suppressing strong and very strong pain. They also cause physical and mental dependence. In case of an overdose of narcotic analgesics, often attempts to eliminate the pain result in death.
Non-narcotic analgesics. Classification
Non-narcotic analgesics are pyrazolone derivatives (butadion, analgin), alkanoic acid derivatives (voltaren), aniline derivatives (nanadol, paracetamol), salicylic and anthranilic acid derivatives.
Non-narcotic analgesics are not addictive, euphoric, do not depress respiration and do not affect the summation of subthreshold irritations. The use of analgesics of this type leads to a decrease in pain, especially associated with the inflammatory process. Only the suppression of the inflammatory reaction is not explained by the analgesic effect of these drugs. For example, butadion has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, but does not have an analgesic property, and paracetamol does not suppress inflammation, but is an excellent analgesic.
Sometimes it may be necessary to use non-narcotic analgesics in combination with antispasmodics, which differ in the selective effect on various organs.
Pregnancy Analgesics
Over the course of all nine months of carrying a baby, women are often concerned about certain pains that are of a different nature and have a different degree of severity. It would be possible to relieve pain with various painkillers, but not during pregnancy. The use of analgesics can adversely affect the health of the baby, so painkillers are generally contraindicated in women during pregnancy.
If a woman’s pain does not stop and brings great discomfort, experienced specialists are able to find a way to relieve pain and not harm the child. However, only a doctor can monitor analgesics during pregnancy, monitoring the condition of the woman and, accordingly, the process of bearing the baby. Therefore, if you are concerned about certain pains, it is recommended to contact a specialist who will certainly find the right solution without harming the development and health of the child as a whole.