Drotaverine
Uses
Drotaverine is used for the treatment of pain and dysfunction caused by smooth muscle spasm in abdominal region and menstrual pain.
How it Works
Drotaverine is known as an antispasmodic. Drotaverine works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers that relieves the pain due to smooth muscle spasm or tightness.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Valethamate may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Headache,
Fainting,
Dry mouth,
Vomiting,
Constipation
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