Analgesic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000540",
  "term": "Analgesic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance that relieves pain without causing a loss of consciousness. Analgesics act on the peripheral or central nervous system to block or reduce the perception of pain signals. They are broadly classified into non-opioids, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, and opioids, such as morphine, which act on specific receptors in the brain.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2013 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/analgesic/"
}