Difference between revisions of "Analgesic Drugs"
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Controlling [[Pain|pain]] is an important part of veterinary medicine. Pain is a conscious, noxious experience and therefore pain management is paramount to animal welfare. The [[Pain#Physiological Effects|physiological effects]] of pain are also undesirable. | Controlling [[Pain|pain]] is an important part of veterinary medicine. Pain is a conscious, noxious experience and therefore pain management is paramount to animal welfare. The [[Pain#Physiological Effects|physiological effects]] of pain are also undesirable. | ||
| − | Pain in animals must be correctly [[Pain#Assessment|assessed]] in order to be dealt with appropriately. There are many possible analgesic drugs that may be used: | + | Pain in animals must be correctly [[Pain#Assessment of Animal Pain|assessed]] in order to be dealt with appropriately. There are many possible analgesic drugs that may be used: |
[[NSAIDs]] | [[NSAIDs]] | ||
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Controlling pain is an important part of veterinary medicine. Pain is a conscious, noxious experience and therefore pain management is paramount to animal welfare. The physiological effects of pain are also undesirable.
Pain in animals must be correctly assessed in order to be dealt with appropriately. There are many possible analgesic drugs that may be used: