There are many different types of drugs that work on the CNS, including anesthetics, anticonvulsants.
In addition, antiemetics, antiparkinson agents, CNS stimulants, muscle relaxants, narcotic analgesics (pain relievers).
Moreover, the nonnarcotic analgesics (such as acetaminophen and NSAIDs), and sedatives.
📌Analgesic non opioid
Analgesics are medicines that are used to relieve pain. They are also known as painkillers or pain relievers.
Technically, the term analgesic refers to a medication that provides relief from pain without putting you to sleep or making you lose consciousness.
The most common groups of pain killers
🔸non-opioid analgesics non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol
🔸opioids (narcotics)
📌Opioid
🔸Act on receptors located on neuronal cell membranes.
🔸The presynaptic action of opioids to inhibit neurotransmitter release is considered to be their major effect in the nervous system.
📌NSAID
🔸They block the COX enzymes and reduce prostaglandins throughout the body.
🔸As a consequence, ongoing inflammation, pain, and fever are reduced.
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