analgésico

Definitions of analgésico
  1. noun
    a medicine used to relieve pain
    synonyms: anodino
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    acetaminofeno, paracetamol
    an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
    acetanilida
    a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
    acetofenecidina, fenacetina
    a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
    amidopirina
    a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic
    aspirina, ácido acetilsalicílico
    the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
    codeína
    derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
    morfina
    an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
    propoxifeno
    a mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive
    salicilato sódico
    a crystalline salt used as an analgesic and antipyretic
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    medicamento, medicina
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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