Antineuralgic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000698",
  "term": "Antineuralgic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance or treatment that alleviates or suppresses neuralgic pain, which is characterized by severe, sharp pain along the course of a nerve. These agents act on the nervous system to reduce the transmission or perception of pain signals. Common antineuralgic medications include anticonvulsants and tricyclic antidepressants.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "neuralgia",
    "pain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 848 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antineuralgic/"
}