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
Chlorzoxazone
Uses
Chlorzoxazone is used as a muscle relaxer.
How it Works
Chlorzoxazone works by blocking the pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.Chlorzoxazone is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Chlorzoxazone may suffer from such side effects;
Nervousness,
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome,
Dizziness,
Drowsiness,
Liver toxicity,
Body ache,
Dark colored urine,
Lightheadedness,
Nausea
Nimesulide
Uses
Nimesulide is used for the reduction of pain and inflammation. Nimesulide is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, fever, rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual pain, post operative pain and muscular pain.
How it Works
Nimesulide is known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Nimesulide 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 Nimesulide can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Rash,
Abnormal blood cell count,
Anemia,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Increased blood pressure,
Swelling,
Increased sweating,
Itching,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Shortness of breath,
Gastritis,
Increased liver enzymes,
Vomiting.