Opioid analgesics are strong painkillers that help to relieve severe pain in the body. They are medications made from opium, a substance found in certain plants, and they work by attaching to specific receptors in the brain to reduce pain signals.
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«opioids»
«analgesic»
Sentences with «opioid analgesics»
- «Opioid analgesics reduce use of antipsychotics in persons with Alzheimer's disease.» (sciencedaily.com)
- Structure - based drug discovery of opioid analgesics with reduced side effects. (sciencenews.org)
- Over the next three years, between 1,000 and 1,500 new providers will be trained and authorized to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication that treats opioid analgesics use by stopping cravings and preventing withdrawal symptoms. (silive.com)
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