what is the name for the group of medicines that relieve pain?

Published April 1, 2014

Question by : what is the name for the group of medicines that relieve pain?
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Answer by SoccerMom
analgesics. also it has nothing to do with anal which always confused me.

Answer by Jenius
NSAID’s?
– These include Asperin, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen and Naproxen.

The group Analgesics is what your looking for.

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