Anodynes

Syn. Ano′dyna (sing., ano′dy̆̆num), L.; Anodins, Remèdes a. , Fr. In medicine and pharmacy , substances and agents which allay pain. Some (as the PAREGORICS ) act by actually a uaging pain; others ( HYPNOTICS ) by inducing sleep; whilst a third cla ( NARCOTICS ) give ease by stupefying the senses, or by le ening the susceptibility to pain. Among the principal anodynes are opium, morphia, henbane, camphor ether, chloroform, chloral hydrate, and other medicines of the like kind; to which must be added spirituous liquors, wines, and the stronger varieties of malt liquor. “The frequent use of anodynes begets the nece ity of their continuance.” (W. Cooley.)