Opioids are medicines taken to help reduce pain. They work on the central nervous system to slow down nerve signals between the brain & body
Pain relievers are often the first medicine your doctor will recommend to help with pain.
Paracetamol is a common pain killer (analgesic). It can also lower raised body temperature (fever). It is used for relief of fever, headache
NSAIDs reduce inflammation, joint swelling and stiffness. They are often used to treat...
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