Bicyclists get a glimpse of Omaha history on tour through city. More than 30 bicyclists took a spin back in time Sunday for the annual Omaha Historical Tour and got a reminder, despite the potholes, that cities are best seen on two wheels or on foot.
Analgesics are a class of drugs that relieve pain without causing the loss of consciousness, as explained in the Spine-health glossary.
While not commonly used in modern medicine, many natural analgesics are used in alternative medicine. Ginger, turmeric, birch, wintergreen, peppermint, and capsaicin are all popular natural alternatives to NSAIDs and other over-the-counter analgesics. Lesson Summary. Analgesics are drugs used to accomplish a state of analgesia, or pain relief. Analgesic drugs can be broken down into several groups, based on their uses and functions. NSAIDS are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are used to treat inflammations without the use of steroids.