Narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics. Application during pregnancy

Blocking pain in the human body can only narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics of synthetic, semi-synthetic and natural origin. Until the discovery of analgesics, not one century has passed. Instead, as a painkiller, a person took a high dose of alcohol or used opium, hemp or scopolamine.

Narcotic analgesics. Classification

Narcotic analgesics are classified by interaction with opium receptors, as well as by chemical structure:

• Agonists, phenanthrene derivatives (codeine, morphine, morphilong, ethylmorphine, pantopone);
• Derivatives of piperedine (promedol, prosidol, menidin, dipidolor, loperamide);
• Agonists-antagonists (pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, buprenorphine, tramadol, tilidine);
• Opiate antagonists (Naltrexone, naloxone).

All narcotic analgesics Affect the nervous system, suppressing strong and very strong pain. They also cause physical and mental dependence. In the case of an overdose of narcotic analgesics, often attempts to eliminate the pain end in a lethal outcome.

Non-narcotic analgesics. Classification

Non-narcotic analgesics are derivatives of pyrazolone (butadione, analgin), derivatives of alkanoic acids (voltaren), aniline derivatives (nanadol, paracetamol), derivatives of salicylic and anthranilic acids.

Non-narcotic analgesics do not cause addiction, euphoria, do not depress respiration and do not affect the processes of summation of subthreshold stimuli. The use of analgesics of this type leads to a reduction in pain, especially associated with the inflammatory process. Only suppression of the inflammatory reaction is not explained by the analgesic effect of these drugs. For example, butadion has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, but does not have analgesic properties, and paracetamol does not suppress inflammation, but is an excellent analgesic.

Sometimes it may be necessary to use non-narcotic analgesics in combination with antispasmodics, which are distinguished by selective action on various organs.

Analgetics during pregnancy

Throughout all nine months of bearing the baby, women are often concerned about various pain sensations, which are of different nature and have varying degrees of severity. To remove the pain could be various pain medication, but not during pregnancy. The use of analgesics can adversely affect the health of the baby, so pain medication is mostly contraindicated in women during pregnancy.

In the event that a woman's pain does not stop and bring severe discomfort, experienced professionals are able to find a way to relieve pain and not harm the child. However, prescribing analgesics during pregnancy can only be a doctor who monitors the status of a woman and, accordingly, the process of bearing a baby. Therefore, if you are concerned about certain pains, it is recommended that you contact a specialist who will certainly find the right decision without harming the development and health of the child as a whole.