Equianalgesic
Equianalgesic
Equianalgesic (pronunciation: ek-wi-an-al-je-sik) is a term used in pharmacology to describe the process of converting the dosage of one analgesic medication to the equivalent dosage of another.
Etymology
The term "equianalgesic" is derived from the Latin words "aequus" meaning equal, and "analgesia" meaning pain relief.
Definition
Equianalgesic charts are used by medical professionals to determine the equivalent dosage of different opioid or non-opioid analgesics. These charts are used to ensure that patients receive the same level of pain relief when switching from one medication to another, while minimizing the risk of overdose or withdrawal symptoms.
Related Terms
- Analgesic: A class of drugs used to relieve pain.
- Opioid: A type of analgesic that is often used for severe pain.
- Overdose: The ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended.
- Withdrawal: The group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of medications or recreational drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Equianalgesic
- Wikipedia's article - Equianalgesic
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