Phenylephrine
Uses
Phenylephrine is used in the treatment of nasal congestion, pupil dilation and low blood pressure that can occur during different type of anesthesia
How it Works
Phenylephrine works by decreasing swelling in the blood vessels of the nose and ears, thus lessening discomfort and making it easier to breathe. Phenylephrine is also be used dilate the eyes prior to eye surgery.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Phenylephrine may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Palpitations,
Increased blood pressure,
Increased heart rate,
Irregular Heart beat
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
Chlorpheniramine maleate
Uses
Chlorpheniramine maleate is used for the treatment of allergies and the symptoms it can cause
How it Works
Chlorpheniramine maleate is known as an antihistamine. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the effects of histamine, histamine is a substance released by cells in the body that produce allergy symptoms.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Chlorpheniramine maleate may suffer from such side effects;
Drowsiness,
Dizziness,
Nausea,
Stomach pain,
Constipation,
Blurred vision,
Dry mouth/nose/throat