Narcotic
What are pain relievers?
Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each with advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever.
What are the types of over-the-counter pain relievers?Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. Two types of OTC pain medicines are usually recommended for mild to moderate pain.
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is used in many OTC and prescription medicines. It's often considered safer than other pain relievers. Unfortunately, it's common for people to take too much accidentally. Be careful not to take too much each day or use more than one medicine with acetaminophen. Check with your health care provider before taking medicines containing acetaminophen for more than ten days or five days for your child.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). These pain relievers are often most effective if you have pain and inflammation (swelling), such as for arthritis or menstrual cramps. If you take more than the recommended amount, NSAIDs may cause nausea, stomach pain, or ulcers.
If OTC pain relievers don't relieve your pain, your provider may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses.
The most powerful pain relievers are opioids, sometimes called narcotics. They include strong prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, or morphine. Opioids are sometimes used to treat moderate to severe pain. Your provider may give you a prescription to reduce pain after you have had a major injury or surgery.
Opioids are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of addiction. Because of the risks, you must use them only under your provider's supervision.
What are some non-drug treatments for pain?Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan. Environmental factors, stress, and beliefs about pain may affect the way you feel about pain and respond to treatment.
There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Treatment depends on the cause and type of pain. It's important to check with your provider before trying any of them. A few non-drug treatments for pain include:
- Acupuncture
- Hot or cold packs
- Massage therapy
- Physical therapy
- Relaxation techniques
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Narcotic
ÆSCULUS GLABRA
The bark and fruit of Aesculus glabra, Willdenow (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae). A small fetid tree common to the central portion of the United... / ... fatal, a condition known as "blind staggers" is produced. Therapy.Aesculus is sedative, somewhat narcotic, and has a special control over the portal circulation, relieving venous congestion. When t... / ...Aesculus deserves further study to determine its status as a remedy for nervous disorders, and especially its control over visceral neuralgias. 1
The bark and fruit of Aesculus glabra, Willdenow (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae). A small fetid tree common to the central portion of the United... / ... fatal, a condition known as "blind staggers" is produced. Therapy.Aesculus is sedative, somewhat narcotic, and has a special control over the portal circulation, relieving venous congestion. When t... / ...Aesculus deserves further study to determine its status as a remedy for nervous disorders, and especially its control over visceral neuralgias. 1
CAFFEA
The seeds of Caffea arabica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Native of Arabia-Felix and Ethiopia; and extensively cultivated in Asia and America... / ...ity, coffee should be freshly prepared and drunk hot, preferably without sugar or cream; for use in narcotic poisoning very strong, black coffee may be given freely, both by mouth and per rectum.1
The seeds of Caffea arabica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Native of Arabia-Felix and Ethiopia; and extensively cultivated in Asia and America... / ...ity, coffee should be freshly prepared and drunk hot, preferably without sugar or cream; for use in narcotic poisoning very strong, black coffee may be given freely, both by mouth and per rectum.1
HELLEBORUS
The root of Helleborus niger, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae.) Subalpine woods of central and southern Europe. Dose, 1 to 10 grains. Common... / ...o toxic glucosides, helleborin (acting upon the heart and as a drastic cathartic), and helleborein (narcotic). Preparation.Specific Medicine Helleborus. Dose, 1/10 to 3 drops. Action and Therapy.H...1
The root of Helleborus niger, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae.) Subalpine woods of central and southern Europe. Dose, 1 to 10 grains. Common... / ...o toxic glucosides, helleborin (acting upon the heart and as a drastic cathartic), and helleborein (narcotic). Preparation.Specific Medicine Helleborus. Dose, 1/10 to 3 drops. Action and Therapy.H...1
IPECACUANHA (Cephaelis Ipecacuanha).
The root of (1) Cephaelis Ipecacuanha (Brotero), A. Richard, or of (2) Cephaelis acuminata, Karsten (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Brazil and other parts... / ... procured. Zinc sulphate or apomorphine is more prompt and more certain in poison cases, especially narcotic poisoning. But for the purpose of relieving the stomach of its contents when overloaded, or... / ...sight of as a remedy for active hemorrhage. Of course, it operates best where the quantity of blood lost is small. We have seen most excellent r1
The root of (1) Cephaelis Ipecacuanha (Brotero), A. Richard, or of (2) Cephaelis acuminata, Karsten (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Brazil and other parts... / ... procured. Zinc sulphate or apomorphine is more prompt and more certain in poison cases, especially narcotic poisoning. But for the purpose of relieving the stomach of its contents when overloaded, or... / ...sight of as a remedy for active hemorrhage. Of course, it operates best where the quantity of blood lost is small. We have seen most excellent r1
OPIUM
... dark-brown, lighter-streaked interior, and having a somewhat nauseous bitter taste, and a peculiar narcotic odor. When fresh it is more or less plastic; when kept it becomes hard and brittle. Opium m...... narcotine, a weak base. Those of medicinal interest are: (1) Morphine (C17H19NO3.H2O), anodyne and narcotic; (2) Codeine (C18H21NO3.H2O); (3) Narcotine (Anarcotine) (C22H23NO7); (4) Narceine (C23H29N...1
... dark-brown, lighter-streaked interior, and having a somewhat nauseous bitter taste, and a peculiar narcotic odor. When fresh it is more or less plastic; when kept it becomes hard and brittle. Opium m...... narcotine, a weak base. Those of medicinal interest are: (1) Morphine (C17H19NO3.H2O), anodyne and narcotic; (2) Codeine (C18H21NO3.H2O); (3) Narcotine (Anarcotine) (C22H23NO7); (4) Narceine (C23H29N...1
PASSIFLORAPABE10
The root and stem-base of Passiflora incarnata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Passifloraceae). Southern United States. Dose, 5 to 120 grains. Common Names:... / ...rom its quieting influence, and sleep following in consequence of this rest rather than through any narcotic effect of the drug. It is one of the best agents we possess to allay restlessness and overc...1
The root and stem-base of Passiflora incarnata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Passifloraceae). Southern United States. Dose, 5 to 120 grains. Common Names:... / ...rom its quieting influence, and sleep following in consequence of this rest rather than through any narcotic effect of the drug. It is one of the best agents we possess to allay restlessness and overc...1
PISCIDIAPISCI
...igraine, neuralgia. Action and Toxicology.Jamaica dogwood controls pain and produces sleep by its narcotic action. It increases salivary and cutaneous secretion, slows the pulse, first increases the......e heart weakening), dilates the pupils, reduces reflex activity, may induce convulsions, and proves narcotic to man and animals. Nausea, vomiting, and convulsions have followed a half-drachm dose of t...1
...igraine, neuralgia. Action and Toxicology.Jamaica dogwood controls pain and produces sleep by its narcotic action. It increases salivary and cutaneous secretion, slows the pulse, first increases the......e heart weakening), dilates the pupils, reduces reflex activity, may induce convulsions, and proves narcotic to man and animals. Nausea, vomiting, and convulsions have followed a half-drachm dose of t...1
SINAPIS NIGRA
...ons; vomiting from gastric irritability; and repressed secretion. Internal. Emetic for poisoning by narcotics. Action and Toxicology.Volatile oil of mustard is an extremely diffusible and penetratin......ing, reestablish suppressed urine, excite and restore menstruation, to arouse from insensibility in narcotic poisoning, syncope and asphyxia, and as a derivative generally. For this purpose they shoul......g with ether. Internal. The only rational use for mustard internally is to cause emesis in cases of narcotic poisoning. Besides acting as a prompt emetic, there is the added value of reflex st1
...ons; vomiting from gastric irritability; and repressed secretion. Internal. Emetic for poisoning by narcotics. Action and Toxicology.Volatile oil of mustard is an extremely diffusible and penetratin......ing, reestablish suppressed urine, excite and restore menstruation, to arouse from insensibility in narcotic poisoning, syncope and asphyxia, and as a derivative generally. For this purpose they shoul......g with ether. Internal. The only rational use for mustard internally is to cause emesis in cases of narcotic poisoning. Besides acting as a prompt emetic, there is the added value of reflex st1
STAPHISAGRIA
...ed oil; a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, delphinine (C22H35O6N), acting like aconite; an amorphous narcotic alkaloid delphinoidine (C42H68O7H2), delphisine (C27H46O4N2), a crystalline alkaloid, a sli......ing by aconite. It kills by paralyzing the respiratory centers (asphyxia). One of its alkaloids has narcotic properties; and another, delphinine (dose 1/60 to 1/10 grain), has an acrid and benumbing t...1
...ed oil; a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, delphinine (C22H35O6N), acting like aconite; an amorphous narcotic alkaloid delphinoidine (C42H68O7H2), delphisine (C27H46O4N2), a crystalline alkaloid, a sli......ing by aconite. It kills by paralyzing the respiratory centers (asphyxia). One of its alkaloids has narcotic properties; and another, delphinine (dose 1/60 to 1/10 grain), has an acrid and benumbing t...1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Narcotic
BELLADONNAATROP
The leaves, also the root of ATROPA BELLADONNA, Lin. My driatic, a deliriant narcotic, analgesic, antispasmodic. Suppresses secretion of skin and mucous membranes; antagonistic to Morphine. Externally applied to relieve pain, to restrain secretion of milk and for its effect on the eye. Internally used in night sweats and incon tinence of urine, in febrile conditions, as an adjuvant with laxatives, etc. Dose, 0.03 to 0.13 Grm. (% to 2 grs. )or more. [The derivative alkaloids of Belladonnl-1, Atro2
The leaves, also the root of ATROPA BELLADONNA, Lin. My driatic, a deliriant narcotic, analgesic, antispasmodic. Suppresses secretion of skin and mucous membranes; antagonistic to Morphine. Externally applied to relieve pain, to restrain secretion of milk and for its effect on the eye. Internally used in night sweats and incon tinence of urine, in febrile conditions, as an adjuvant with laxatives, etc. Dose, 0.03 to 0.13 Grm. (% to 2 grs. )or more. [The derivative alkaloids of Belladonnl-1, Atro2
BITTER-SWEET (Dulcamara)
The twigs of SOLANUM DULCAMARA, Lin. Feebly narcotic; in small doses stimulates the secretions of the skin and kidneys; reputed anaphrodisiac. Used in cutaneous diseases.2
The twigs of SOLANUM DULCAMARA, Lin. Feebly narcotic; in small doses stimulates the secretions of the skin and kidneys; reputed anaphrodisiac. Used in cutaneous diseases.2
BOLDOPEBO5
The leaves of BOLDU BOLDUS,(Mol). Lyons [Peumus Boldus, Mol.]. Aromatic, diuretic, cholagogue, antiseptic; in large doses narcotic and irritant. Prescribed in chronic diseases of the genito-urinary tract, in atonic dyspepsia and as a general tonic.2
The leaves of BOLDU BOLDUS,(Mol). Lyons [Peumus Boldus, Mol.]. Aromatic, diuretic, cholagogue, antiseptic; in large doses narcotic and irritant. Prescribed in chronic diseases of the genito-urinary tract, in atonic dyspepsia and as a general tonic.2
BUCKEYEAESCU
The bark of AEsCULUs GLABRA, Willd. Bitter tonic, antiperio die, in large doses narcotic. Prescribed as a remedy for portal con gestion, for chronic constipation attended with hemorrhoids and for dyspnea.2
The bark of AEsCULUs GLABRA, Willd. Bitter tonic, antiperio die, in large doses narcotic. Prescribed as a remedy for portal con gestion, for chronic constipation attended with hemorrhoids and for dyspnea.2
CAFFEINE
Alkaloid found in Coffee, Tea, Guarana. Kola and some other plants. Cerebral and cardiac stimulant, acting indirectly as a diure tic. Prescribed often for headache. especially in combination with acetanilid. Useful in adynamic conditions and in all forms of heart failure; a standard remedy in poisoning by opium and other narcotics. Dose of Caffeine or Caffeine Hydrobromide, 0.03 to 0.3 Grm. (96 to 5 grs.- or more. [Caffeine Citrated must be given in double the dose to produce the same effect].2
Alkaloid found in Coffee, Tea, Guarana. Kola and some other plants. Cerebral and cardiac stimulant, acting indirectly as a diure tic. Prescribed often for headache. especially in combination with acetanilid. Useful in adynamic conditions and in all forms of heart failure; a standard remedy in poisoning by opium and other narcotics. Dose of Caffeine or Caffeine Hydrobromide, 0.03 to 0.3 Grm. (96 to 5 grs.- or more. [Caffeine Citrated must be given in double the dose to produce the same effect].2
CODEINE
Alkaloid derived from OPIUM. Narcotic, sedative, hypnotic. Produces less derangement of the secretions than morphine, and less liable to be followed by disagreeable after effects. Espexially useful in cough mixtures. Dose, 0.004 to 0.06 Grm. (1-16 to 1 gr.).2
Alkaloid derived from OPIUM. Narcotic, sedative, hypnotic. Produces less derangement of the secretions than morphine, and less liable to be followed by disagreeable after effects. Espexially useful in cough mixtures. Dose, 0.004 to 0.06 Grm. (1-16 to 1 gr.).2
GREAT LAURELRHMA4
The leaves of RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM, Lin. Narcotic, as tringent. anti-lithic, antiarthritic.2*Moderate
The leaves of RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM, Lin. Narcotic, as tringent. anti-lithic, antiarthritic.2*Moderate
HORSE CHESTNUTAEHI
The bark, also the fruit of AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM. Lin. Tonic, astringent, antiperiodic and slightly narcotic. Used in ma larial fevers and in neuralgias of malarial origin.2
The bark, also the fruit of AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM. Lin. Tonic, astringent, antiperiodic and slightly narcotic. Used in ma larial fevers and in neuralgias of malarial origin.2
HORSE NETTLE
The fruit, also the root of SOLANUM CAROLINENsE, Lin. spasmodic, narcotic, diuretic. Useful particularly in epilepsy.2
The fruit, also the root of SOLANUM CAROLINENsE, Lin. spasmodic, narcotic, diuretic. Useful particularly in epilepsy.2
LETTUCE CALMATIVE
A non-narcotic soothing syrup for infants. Each fluidrachm rep resents; Wild Lettuce, 5 grs.; Caraway seed, 2 grs.; Catnep, 4 grs.; Lupulin, % gr.; Fennel seed, 3 grs. The uses of such a a... / A non-narcotic soothing syrup for infants. Each fluidrachm rep resents; Wild Lettuce, 5 grs.; Caraway seed... / ...little Pepsin (1-10 to )6 grain of pure pepsin to the fluid rachm) or a little Sodium Bromide, and the physician may on special occasions combine with it a little paregoric, but for obvious reas2
A non-narcotic soothing syrup for infants. Each fluidrachm rep resents; Wild Lettuce, 5 grs.; Caraway seed, 2 grs.; Catnep, 4 grs.; Lupulin, % gr.; Fennel seed, 3 grs. The uses of such a a... / A non-narcotic soothing syrup for infants. Each fluidrachm rep resents; Wild Lettuce, 5 grs.; Caraway seed... / ...little Pepsin (1-10 to )6 grain of pure pepsin to the fluid rachm) or a little Sodium Bromide, and the physician may on special occasions combine with it a little paregoric, but for obvious reas2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.