Chemical Viewed FunctionallyPharmacologic Substance
nci:P108
Analgesic Agent
nci:P207
C0002771
nci:P325
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<n0:ComplexDefinition xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:def-definition>Compounds that alleviate pain without loss of consciousness. Analgesics act by various mechanisms including binding with opioid receptors and decreasing inflammation. Choice of analgesic may be determined by the type of pain. These compounds include opioid, non-opioid and adjuvant analgesic agents.</n0:def-definition><n0:def-source>NCI</n0:def-source></n0:ComplexDefinition>