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
Indomethacin
Uses
Indomethacin is used to reduce inflammation and pain for the treatment of fever, headache, arthralgia, myalgia, dental pain, post operative pain, pain during menstruation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.
How it Works
Indomethacin is known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Indomethacin works by reducing hormones and certian chemical messengers that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Indomethacin can include the symptoms below;
Acid or sour stomach,
Belching,
Diarrhea,
Heartburn,
Indigestion,
Nausea,
Stomach discomfort,
Vomiting.