Which medication is known primarily as pain relievers?

Analgesics are specifically designed to alleviate pain. This category of medication can range from non-opioid options, such as acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), to opioid analgesics used for more severe pain management. Their primary action focuses on blocking pain signals or altering the perception of pain in the body.

Corticosteroids, on the other hand, are primarily used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system rather than relieve pain directly. Antiemetics are used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, and anticonvulsants are mainly prescribed for seizure disorders but can also have a role in managing certain types of pain, particularly neuropathic pain. However, their primary classification is not as pain relievers but rather for neurological conditions. Therefore, analgesics remain the most accurate term for medications whose principal function is pain relief.