Questions and Answers
Which drug group is conceptually distinct from anesthetics?
Analgesics
For neuropathic pain, recent research has suggested the use of which class of drugs not normally considered analgesics?
Tricyclic antidepressants
What is the neurophysiological relationship between analgesia and anesthesia?
They are overlapping
Why are some analgesics available over the counter, while others are prescription drugs?
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Which drug class, not normally considered analgesics, has been suggested for neuropathic pain?
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Study Notes
Analgesics and Anesthetics
- Conceptually distinct from anesthetics: a separate drug group
- Analgesics and anesthetics have a distinct neurophysiological relationship
Unconventional Analgesics
- For neuropathic pain, recent research suggests the use of a class of drugs not normally considered analgesics
- This class of drugs has been suggested for neuropathic pain, although not typically used for pain relief
Analgesic Availability
- Some analgesics are available over the counter (OTC)
- Others are prescription drugs, with stricter access control
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