Lidocaine(Lignocaine)
Uses
Lidocaine is used for local anesthesia (numb tissues in a specific area)
How it Works
Lidocaine works by stopping sodium from entering the nerve endings at the site of pain, Pain is caused by the stimulation of pain receptors at the ends of nerves, this causes sodium to enter nerve endings which then causes an electrical signal to build up in the nerve. This electrical signal then passes along the nerve to the brain and interpreted as pain. When lignocaine stops sodium from entering the nerve endings it temporarily blocks the pathway of pain signals along nerves to the brain thus temporarily numbing the local tissue in that area.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Lidocaine may suffer from such side effects;
Feeling sick and vomiting,
Blurred vision,
Drowsiness,
Confusion,
Nervousness,
Shaking, usually of the hands (tremor),
Seizures (convulsions),
Pins and needles (paraesthesia),
Dizziness,
Sensation of ringing, or other noise in the ears (tinnitus), or increased sensitivity to noise,
Rash,
Low blood pressure (hypotension),
Slow heart rate (bradycardia),
Shortness of breath,
Slow, shallow breathing (respiratory depression),
Ofloxacin
Uses
Ofloxacin is used for the treatment of bacterial infections
How it Works
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic, Ofloxacin works by entering bacterial and protozoal cells and interfering with their DNA. Ofloxacin damages the DNA and also prevents the bacteria and protozoa from forming new DNA. This results in tinidazole killing the micro-organisms, which clears up the infection.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ofloxacin may suffer from such side effects;
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Dry mouth,
Altered taste,
Fatigue,
Flatulence,
Headache,
Loss of appetite,
Vaginal burning sensation, pain, itching and irritation
Pain in urethra,
Burning sensation in urethra
Clotrimazole topical
Uses
Clotrimazole topical is used in the treatment of skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.
How it Works
Clotrimazole topical is known as an antifungal medication. Clotrimazole topical works by fighting the infections caused by fungus by destroying the fungal cells.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Clotrimazole topical can include the symptoms below
Skin rash,
Hives,
Blistering,
Burning,
Itching,
Peeling,
Redness,
Stinging,
Swelling
Beclometasone Topical
Uses
Beclometasone Topical is used in the treatment of allergic disorders and the symptoms they can cause.
How it Works
Beclometasone is known as a topical corticosteroid or an anti-inflammatory medicine. Beclometasone Topical works by blocking the release of certain chemicals in the body that are responsible for causing redness, itching, and swelling.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Beclometasone Topical can include the symptoms below
Skin thinning,
Itching,
Skin rash,
Contact dermatitis