All over the world, analgesics are considered one of the most widely used and abused medications. Painkillers such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and aspirin currently represent the principal means of pain management. Unfortunately, paracetamol and NSAIDs have dangerous side effects primarily when they are used improperly and without respect to safety rules. This study aims to assess the awareness of the indications, complications, and contraindications of commonly used analgesics. A total of 1554 participants responded to the survey, and the findings indicated that the main analgesic used is paracetamol. A proportion of 68.1% of the total number of respondents received their information about analgesic medications from a physician or pharmacist; 95.7% used analgesics when needed, and 70.9% mentioned that they would consult a physician or pharmacist if the pain was not relieved after the use of over-the-counter medications. Nearly 29% were not aware of the possibility of adverse effects of analgesic use. The most commonly used analgesic is paracetamol, and most of the participants had a poor level of awareness regarding the complications and side effects of analgesics in general. Our recommendation is to conduct a continuous health education campaign about the use of analgesics.

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沙特阿拉伯对止痛药并发症的认识：一项横断面研究

在世界各地，止痛药被认为是使用最广泛和滥用最广泛的药物之一。止痛药，如扑热息痛（对乙酰氨基酚），非甾体类抗炎药（NSAIDs）和阿司匹林目前是疼痛治疗的主要手段。不幸的是，扑热息痛和非甾体抗炎药主要在不当使用且不遵守安全规则的情况下具有危险的副作用。本研究旨在评估对常用镇痛药的适应症，并发症和禁忌症的认识。共有1554名参与者回答了该调查，结果表明所使用的主要镇痛药是扑热息痛。占总数的68.1％的受访者从医师或药剂师那里获得了有关止痛药的信息；95.7％的人在需要时使用了镇痛药，还有70％的人使用了镇痛药。9％的人提到，如果使用非处方药后疼痛没有缓解，他们会咨询医生或药剂师。近29％的人不知道使用止痛药可能产生不良影响。最常用的镇痛药是扑热息痛，并且大多数参与者对镇痛药的并发症和副作用的认识普遍较差。我们的建议是进行有关使用止痛药的持续健康教育运动。而且大多数参与者对止痛药的并发症和副作用的认识普遍较差。我们的建议是进行有关使用止痛药的持续健康教育运动。而且大多数参与者对止痛药的并发症和副作用的认识普遍较差。我们的建议是进行有关使用止痛药的持续健康教育运动。