What is Analgesic Class 12? A Comprehensive Guide to Painkiller Classification
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Derived from the Greek words 'an' (without) and 'algos' (pain), analgesics are a crucial class of drugs that selectively relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness. In the Class 12 chemistry curriculum, these substances are categorized into distinct groups based on their chemical composition and mechanism of action to provide students with a foundational understanding of medicinal chemistry.