title: Basic pharmacology of non-opioid analgesics.
abstract: Non-opioid analgesics, such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetamol, are widely used in the treatment of pain, pyrexia and inflammation. Each has therapeutic advantages and potential disadvantages. This article discusses the indications, cautions and contraindications, adverse effects and interactions of these agents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Sciences, University of York. gk@york.ac.uk
authors.forename: Gerri
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kaufman
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000494:pharmacology; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000494:pharmacology; D001241:Aspirin / Q000494:pharmacology; D004347:Drug Interactions; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D018579:Patient Selection; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D000082:Acetaminophen; D001241:Aspirin