A medication or substance that alleviates or reduces pain sensations, providing relief from discomfort and improving overall well-being.
A class of medications specifically designed to relieve pain, including over-the-counter drugs like acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Medications that reduce inflammation and pain, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals in the body.
A widely used pain reliever and fever reducer, commonly found in medications like Tylenol, with fewer anti-inflammatory properties compared to NSAIDs.
Strong pain relievers derived from or similar to substances found in the opium poppy plant, including morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone, often prescribed for severe pain.
Pain-relieving creams, patches, or ointments applied directly to the skin to target localized pain, commonly containing ingredients like menthol or lidocaine.
Drugs that reduce inflammation and swelling, often used as pain relievers for conditions involving inflammation, such as arthritis.
Medications that selectively block an enzyme involved in inflammation, providing pain relief with fewer gastrointestinal side effects compared to traditional NSAIDs.
Medications that alleviate muscle spasms and tension, often prescribed for conditions causing musculoskeletal pain.
Medications that combine two or more pain-relieving ingredients, such as a mix of acetaminophen and codeine, providing a synergistic effect.
Medications not primarily designed for pain relief but found to have pain-relieving properties, often used as part of a comprehensive pain management plan.