Only narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics of synthetic, semi-synthetic and natural origin can block pain in the human body. More than one century has passed before the discovery of analgesics. Instead, the person took a high dose of alcohol or used opium, cannabis, or scopolamine as a pain reliever.
Narcotic analgesics. Classification
Narcotic analgesics are classified by interaction with opium receptors, as well as by chemical structure:
- agonists, phenanthrene derivatives (codeine, morphine, morphilong, ethylmorphine, pantopon);
- piperidine derivatives (promedol, prosidol, meneridin, dipidolor, loperamide);
- agonist-antagonists (pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, buprenorphine, tramadol, tilidine);
- opiate antagonists (n altrexone, naloxone).
All narcotic analgesics act on the nervous system, suppressing strong and very strong pain sensations. They also cause physical and mental dependence. WhenOverdoses of narcotic analgesics often result in death in attempts to relieve pain.
Non-narcotic analgesics. Classification
Non-narcotic analgesics are pyrazolone derivatives (butadione, analgin), alkanoic acid derivatives (voltaren), aniline derivatives (nanadol, paracetamol), salicylic and anthranilic acid derivatives.
Non-narcotic analgesics are not addictive, euphoric, do not depress breathing and do not affect the processes of 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 response is not explained by the analgesic effect of these drugs. For example, butadione has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, but does not have analgesic properties, 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 selective action on various organs.
Analgesics during pregnancy
Throughout the nine months of bearing a baby, women are often worried about certain pain sensations that are of a different nature and have varying degrees of severity. It would be possible to relieve pain with various painkillers, but not during pregnancy. The use of analgesics can negativelyaffect the he alth of the baby, so pain medication is generally contraindicated for women during pregnancy.
If a woman's pain does not stop and brings severe discomfort, experienced professionals are able to find a way to relieve pain and not harm the child. However, only a doctor who monitors the woman's condition and, accordingly, the process of bearing a baby can prescribe analgesics during pregnancy. 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 he alth of the child as a whole.
