The term Analgesics encompasses a class of drugs that are designed to relieve pain without causing the loss of consciousness. The different classes of analgesic drugs include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (e.g. brand names Advil, Nuprin, Motrin), naproxen (e.g. brand names Aleve, Naprosyn), or prescription Cox-2 ... Found on http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/a/analgesics