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Aceclofenac

Aceclofenac

Overview:

Aceclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) analog of diclofenac

Classification: Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Uses:

Aceclofenac is primarily used for pain management in chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis.

Rheumatoid arthritis: It relieves swelling and stiffness of joints and overall pain due to the condition.

Osteoarthritis: It helps alleviate painful, tender joints and manages pain.

Ankylosing spondylitis: It helps manage the stiffness and pain in this kind of spondylitis.

How it works:

It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Dosage: As directed by the physician

Precautions:

Tell your doctor if you have an allergic tendency to the medicine. Even if you are allergic to other medicines, you should discuss them with your doctor.

Alcohol consumption must be avoided as it can cause stomach bleeding.

Pregnant women are not supposed to take Aceclofenac + Paracetamol, more so in the advanced stages of pregnancy. The foetus may develop heart defects, or there may be a delay in birth

Those with ongoing symptoms or a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding anywhere in the digestive tract must not take this medicine.

Patients who suffer from heart disease, have a liver or kidney problem, or have high blood pressure must take caution.

If you have any pre-existing health conditions, like Asthma, Hypersensitivity, Peptic Ulcers, Stroke, Heart, Liver, or Kidney-related conditions, etc., speak with your doctor.

Breastfeeding women must take care and consume the medicine only after seeking a doctor’s advice.

Side Effects:

Mouth ulcer

Fatigue

Constipation

Allergic skin reactions

Abdominal pain

Bloody and cloudy urine

Dizziness

Drowsiness

Constipation

Fainting

Malaise

Disclaimer:

This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.

Caffeine

CAFFEINE

Overview:

Caffeine is a natural substance that helps you feel less tired and more awake. You’ll find it in things like coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and even in some medications.

Classification: Central nervous system stimulants

Uses:
Fights sleepiness and helps keep you focused

Can help you stay mentally sharp during the day

Often added to pain relievers to make them work better (like in migraine treatment)

Sometimes used in newborns (especially premature babies) to help with breathing problems

How it works:
Caffeine helps you stay awake and focused by blocking a brain chemical called adenosine, which normally makes you feel drowsy.
By stopping adenosine, caffeine keeps your brain more active, helping you feel energized, alert, and a bit more awake. It can also slightly increase your heart rate and make you feel more awake physically and mentally.

Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects:
Having too much caffeine might cause:
Restlessness or shaky hands

Trouble falling asleep

Rapid heartbeat or a racing pulse

Stomach discomfort or acidity

Mild headaches, especially if you suddenly stop using it

Frequent urination

Feeling uneasy or anxious

Precautions:
Don’t have too much: Taking in large amounts of caffeine can make you feel nervous, interfere with sleep, or cause a fast heartbeat. It’s best to keep it moderate—about 1 to 3 cups of tea or coffee a day is usually safe.

If you’re sensitive, go slow: Some people react strongly to even small doses of caffeine, causing shakiness, headaches, or discomfort.

Avoid it before bedtime: Since caffeine keeps you alert, having it too late in the day (especially after the afternoon) can make it hard to fall asleep.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor. Too much caffeine might affect your baby, so it’s safer to limit your intake.

If you have heart issues, anxiety, or high blood pressure: Be careful—caffeine can sometimes worsen these problems.

Check food and medicine labels: Caffeine isn’t only in coffee—it’s also found in soft drinks, energy drinks, chocolate, and some pills like pain relievers or slimming products.

Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage

Cetirizine

CETIRIZINE

Overview:

Cetirizine is a commonly used allergy medicine that helps ease symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and skin rashes. It’s often used to treat both seasonal allergies (like pollen) and everyday allergies (like dust, pet hair, or mold).

Classification: Antihistamine

Uses:
Sneezing and runny nose from seasonal triggers like pollen

Red, itchy, or watery eyes

Itching in the nose or throat

Skin rashes like hives that are itchy or swollen

Discomfort from indoor allergies such as dust mites, pet fur, or mold

It works by calming the body’s overreaction to allergy triggers, making you feel more at ease.

How It Works:
Cetirizine works by blocking the action of a chemical called histamine in your body. Histamine is released when you’re exposed to things you’re allergic to—like pollen, dust, or pet dander—and it causes symptoms like sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
By stopping histamine from doing its job, cetirizine helps reduce these allergy symptoms and makes you feel more comfortable. It starts working fairly quickly and usually doesn’t make you very sleepy, which is why many people prefer it for daytime use.

Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.

Side Effects:
Most people tolerate Cetirizine well, but some may notice mild side effects like:
Drowsiness or feeling a bit sleepy (less than older allergy meds, but still possible)

Dry mouth

Headache

Feeling tired or low energy

Dizziness

Stomach discomfort or nausea (less common)

These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own

Precautions:
May cause slight drowsiness: While cetirizine is usually non-drowsy, some people might still feel a bit sleepy—so be cautious when driving or doing anything that needs focus until you know how it affects you.

Avoid alcohol: Drinking alcohol can make you more sleepy or dizzy when combined with cetirizine.

Talk to your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding: Cetirizine is generally safe, but always check with your doctor before using it if you’re expecting or nursing.

Let your doctor know about other medications: Cetirizine can interact mildly with some medicines, so it’s best to share a full list with your healthcare provider.

Kidney problems: If you have kidney issues, your dose may need to be adjusted. Always use it under medical supervision in such cases.

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.

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Overview

Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant used to temporarily relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It works by reducing swelling in the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe. However, it does not address the underlying cause of the symptoms or speed up recovery

Classification
Nasal decongestants

Uses

Oral and nasal phenylephrine are used as nasal decongestants to temporarily unblock a nose or relieve sinus pressure in people with nasal and sinus congestion caused by colds, allergies, or hay fever. While phenylephrine can provide some symptom relief, it doesn’t treat the underlying cause or speed recovery

How it works

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine used as a topical decongestant, systolic vasopressor, and mydriatic agent. Its mechanism of action works through various pathways with the mechanism of action primarily based on its ability to stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors, particularly alpha-1 receptors, which are involved in vascular smooth muscle contraction.

Dosage

As directed by the physician

Precautions

Before using Vazculep, please note:

Allergies: If you’re allergic to phenylephrine or any of its ingredients, avoid using this medication.

Children: Keep this medication out of reach of children. In case of overdose, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications (Do not use if you have):

Severe high blood pressure (hypertension)

Ventricular tachycardia (a type of rapid heart rate)

Closed-angle glaucoma (a condition affecting the eyes)

Hypersensitivity to phenylephrine or sulfites (a type of preservative)

Use with caution if you have:

Heart or blood vessel problems

Thyroid issues

Diabetes

Enlarged prostate

Liver or kidney problems

Asthma or sulfite sensitivity

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:

Use during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Considered safe during breastfeeding, but consult your doctor.

Side effects

Injection Site Reactions: Leakage of intravenous medication

Cardiovascular: High blood pressure (hypertension)

Heart Rate: Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

Mental Health: Anxiety, nervousness, restlessness

Neurological: Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness

Respiratory: Shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing

Gastrointestinal: Nausea, stomach pain or upset

Renal: Reduced urine output, decreased blood flow to the kidneys

Pulmonary: Fluid accumulation in the lungs (pulmonary edema)

Rebound Symptoms: Nasal congestion worsening after initial relief (rebound congestion)

Skin: Burning or stinging sensation

Other: Sneezing

If you experience any of these side effects, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional for guidance.

Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.