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
Pseudoephedrine
Uses
Pseudoephedrine is used in the treatment and relieve of nasal congestion
How it Works
Pseudoephedrine is known as a decongestant. Pseudoephedrine works to narrow blood vessels in the nasal passages, reduces swelling and production of mucous and so relieves congestion.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Pseudoephedrine include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Headache,
Dry mouth,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Restlessness,
Vomiting,
Sleep disturbance
Triprolidine
Uses
Triprolidine is used in the treatment of allergic disorders and the symptoms they can cause.
How it Works
Triprolidine works by blocking the action of chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Triprolidine include the symptoms below;
Sleepiness