Etoricoxib
ETORICOXIB
Overview:
Etoricoxib is used to relieve pain, inflammation
Classification:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Uses:
It is used to alleviate symptoms of arthritis, a painful inflammatory condition of the joint, and temporarily relieve pain after dental surgery.
How It Works:
Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Feeling sick (nausea), vomiting
Heartburn, indigestion, uncomfortable feeling or pain in the stomach
Diarrhoea
Swelling of the legs, ankles or feet
High blood pressure
Dizziness
Headache
Precautions:
If you are allergic to Etoricoxib or NSAIDs including Aspirin and COX-2 Inhibitors
If you are about to undergo a major surgery like heart surgery or blood vessel surgery
If you have heart disease like heart attack, peripheral arterial disease or have undergone bypass surgery
If you have a stomach ulcer
If you have bleeding in your stomach or intestines
You have severe liver disease or kidney disease
If you have uncontrolled blood pressure, history of heart attack, chest pain or stroke
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
Paracetamol
PARACETAMOL
Overview
Paracetamol is a commonly used medication that helps relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. It’s often used for:
Headaches
Toothaches
Muscle and back pain
Menstrual cramps
Cold and flu symptoms
It’s available over-the-counter and is considered safe when used as directed.
Classification
Analgesic and antipyretic agent
Uses
Paracetamol is used for pain relief and fever. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, muscle pain, or dental pain.
How it works
When you produce a fever, your body’s internal thermostat — found in the hypothalamus portion of the brain — is raised to a higher temperature. This new set point is usually induced by pyrogens (substances made during infections) that tell the body to produce more heat as a form of immune defense.
Due to its effects in the brain, paracetamol reduces the production of reactive prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are disease-fighting chemicals released during infection that in turn, raise the body’s temperature set point. By decreasing prostaglandin levels, paracetamol enables the hypothalamus’ temperature control centre to bring the body’s temperature back down to normal, allowing the body to cool down and the fever to subside
Dosage
As directed by the physician
Precautions
Most people can take paracetamol safely, including:
pregnant women
breastfeeding women
children over 2 months of age – lower doses are recommended for young children
always get advice before taking paracetamol if you:
have liver or kidney problems
have problems with alcohol, like long-term alcohol misuse
are very underweight
are taking other medications
Don’t take paracetamol if you’ve had an allergic reaction to it in the past
Side effects
common side effects of paracetamol.
Nausea
Swelling
Vomiting
Pain
Tenderness in the upper abdomen
Sweating
Loss of appetite
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Major side effects are as follows:
Dark-colored urine
High fever
Lower backache
Skin having red spots
Rashes
Inflammation
Itching
Sore throat
Ulcers
Breathlessness
Yellowish eyes
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
