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. 2020 Jun 21;17(11):1541–1549. doi: 10.7150/ijms.46403

Table 3.

WHO classification of pain treatment

Class Description Examples
I nonopioid analgesic drugs nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen
II weak opioids (+ nonopioid analgesic drugs) tramadol, codeine
III strong opioids (+ nonopioid analgesic drugs) morphine, piritramid, meperidine