Antinociceptive Activity of Ethanolic Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaf Extract (Enle) Through Opioid Pathway in Adult Rats
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Pain is an unpleasant though very important protective mechanism [1]. It is usually associated with actual or potential tissue damage and is primary reason for seeking medical attention [2]. Opioids are one of the most efficacious analgesics for moderate to severe pain [3]. But they possess strong addictive potential and various other side effects like respiratory depression, drowsiness etc [4]. Therefore, analgesic drugs which lack these side effects as an alternative are need of time [1].
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