Neuroleptanalgesic

Neuroleptanalgesic (pronunciation: /ˌnʊəroʊˈlɛptænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/) is a term used in medicine to describe a combination of an analgesic and a neuroleptic drug.

Etymology

The term "neuroleptanalgesic" is derived from two words: "neuroleptic" and "analgesic". "Neuroleptic" comes from the Greek words "neuron" meaning nerve and "lepsis" meaning seizure. "Analgesic" is derived from the Greek words "an-" meaning without and "algesis" meaning sense of pain.

Definition

A neuroleptanalgesic is a drug that combines the properties of a neuroleptic, which is a type of antipsychotic medication that reduces nerve tension, and an analgesic, which is a medication used to relieve pain. The combination of these two types of drugs is used to manage pain and induce a state of tranquility in the patient.

Related Terms

Analgesic: A type of medication used to relieve pain.
Neuroleptic: A type of antipsychotic medication that reduces nerve tension.
Antipsychotic: A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or disordered thought.
Psychosis: A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.

Usage

Neuroleptanalgesics are often used in the management of severe pain, such as that experienced by patients with terminal cancer. They are also used in some surgical procedures to induce a state of tranquility and to manage post-operative pain.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Neuroleptanalgesic
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