| analeptic | <pharmacology> A drug which acts as a restorative, such as caffeine, amphetamine, pentylenetetrazol, etc. Origin: Gr. Analepsis = a repairing (18 Nov 1997) |
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| analeptic enema | An enema of a pint of lukewarm water with one-half teaspoonful of table salt. (05 Mar 2000) |
| analgesia | A state of insensitivity to pain, even though the subject is fully conscious. (18 Nov 1997) |
| analgesia algera | Spontaneous pain in a body area that lacks sensation. Synonym: analgesia algera. (05 Mar 2000) |
| analgesia dolorosa | Spontaneous pain in a body area that lacks sensation. Synonym: analgesia algera. (05 Mar 2000) |
| analgesia, epidural | The relief of pain without loss of consciousness through the introduction of an analgesic agent into the epidural space of the vertebral canal. It is differentiated from anaesthesia, epidural which refers to the state of insensitivity to sensation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| analgesia, obstetrical | The elimination of sensibility to pain, without the loss of consciousness, during labour, delivery, and possibly the postpartum period, usually through the administration of narcotic analgesics. (12 Dec 1998) |
| analgesia, patient-controlled | Relief of pain, without loss of consciousness, through an analgesic agent administered by the patient. It has been used successfully to control postoperative pain, during labour, after burns, and in terminal care. The choice of agent, dose, and lockout interval greatly influence effectiveness. The potential for overdose can be minimised by combining small bolus doses with a mandatory interval between successive doses (lockout interval). (12 Dec 1998) |
| analgesic | An agent that alleviates pain without causing loss of consciousness. (18 Nov 1997) |
| analgesic cuirass | An analgesic or hypalgesic zone in the proximal thoracic region, found in tabetic neurosyphilis. Synonym: analgesic cuirass, Hitzig's girdle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| analgesic nephritis | Chronic interstitial nephritis with renal papillary necrosis, occurring in patients with a long history of excessive consumption of analgesics, especially those containing phenacetin. Synonym: analgesic nephropathy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| analgesic nephropathy | <nephrology, pathology> A form of kidney damage which can occur from the overexposure to certain analgesics (for example acetaminophen, salicylates and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents). In most cases analgesic use is excessive in dosing or chronicity of use. Complications include acute renal failure. See: interstitial nephritis. Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease (27 Sep 1997) |
| analgesics | Agents that relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness. (12 Dec 1998) |
| analgesics, non-narcotic | Drugs that have principally analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory actions. They do not bind to opioid receptors and are not classified under the controlled substances act. (12 Dec 1998) |
| analgesics, opioid | Narcotic or opioid substances, synthetic or semisynthetic agents producing profound analgesia, drowsiness, and changes in mood. Mood changes may be pleasurable, therefore creating a potential for the abuse of these agents; the prototype of these is morphine to which all other analgesics are compared. (12 Dec 1998) |