analgesics

noun

plural of analgesic
as in sedatives
something (as a drug) that relieves pain the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee

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Recent Examples of analgesics Local clinics lack the most basic medications, like fever-reducing drugs and analgesics. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 The physician performs a detailed history and physical examination, reviews prior films, discusses conservative management, and orders physical therapy plus non-opioid analgesics. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Here's what to know about the medication, a powerful painkiller that belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Turmeric may have effects similar to those of analgesics, medicines used to relieve pain. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026 The draft guidance could shape clinical trial designs, labeling considerations and FDA review expectations for future prescription non-opioid analgesics seeking approval for chronic pain indications, potentially influencing investment and development priorities in the pharmaceutical industry. — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 The drug breaks ground as the first and only in a category of non-opioid analgesics to treat fibromyalgia. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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painkillers
Noun
  • The assassination attempt was one week ago, and Grace is back to working a full schedule and refusing painkillers.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Though the series went on to cast a new Darrin, York remained bedridden for months and reportedly struggled with an addiction to painkillers, per a 2024 special about the series.
    — Justine Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of painkillers

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