Domperidone
Uses
Domperidone is used in the treatment of Nausea and vomiting.
How it Works
Domperidone helps to stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine. Domperidone then allows the food in the stomach to go/move through the digestive system more quickly. This helps to stop feeling sick and vomitting symptoms.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Domperidone may suffer from such side effects;
Dry mouth
Fainting,
Palpitations
Headaches,
Diarrhoea
Paracetamol
Uses
Paracetamol is used in the treatment of reducing fever, and relieving pain such as headache, pain during menstruation, arthralgia, myalgia, dental pain and post operative pain.
How it Works
Paracetamol inhibits and blocks the production of pain and inflammation-causing chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are found throughout the body, but paracetamol mainly works on those in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Paracetamol may suffer from such side effects;
Allergic reaction,
Liver damage,
Diarrhoea