Glucosamine
Uses
Glucosamine is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and joint pains.
How it Works
Glucosamine occurs as a natural chemical compound in your body. Glucosamine also comes in the form of a supplement. There are two main typesof Glucosamine which are, hydrochloride and sulfate. Glucosamine in the body helps keep up the health of cartilage, which is the rubbery tissue that cushions bones at the joints. But as you get older, the levels of this compound begin to drop, which leads to the gradual breakdown of the joint this Glucosamine helps with the prevention of this.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Glucosamine may suffer from such side effects;
Upset stomach,
Heartburn,
Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Drowsiness,
Headache
Menthol
Uses
Menthol is used in the treatment of itching, dermatitis and eczema.
How it Works
Menthol works by activating the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin. Menthol, causes a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of cold receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes. Menthol may also yield analgesic properties via kappa-opioid receptor agonism.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Menthol can include the symptoms below;
Balance disorder,
Vomiting,
Altered heart rate,
Drowsiness,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Contact dermatitis,
Skin irritation,
Apnea,
Nystagmus,
Vertigo
Diacerein
Uses
Diacerein is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
How it Works
Diacerein is a slow‐acting drug. Diacerein works by slowing the breakdown of cartilage and thus relieves pain and swelling. Diacerein hereby works by inhibiting interleukin-1 beta, which is a protein involved in the inflammation and destruction of cartilage that plays a role in the development of symptoms of osteoarthritis. Therefore Diacerein helps the building of cartilage in the body
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Diacerein can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Abdominal cramp,
Diarrhoea
Nausea,
Abdominal cramp,
Diarrhoea
Camphor
Uses
Camphor is used in the treatment of dermatitis, itching, skin irritation and eczema.
How it Works
Camphor works by increasing blood flow and local temperature of the affected area which then works to suppress and temporarily relieve pain sensations. Camphor is known as a rubefacient or antitussive. Camphor also eases cough, nasal and throat irritation by moistening air passages.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Camphor can include the symptoms below
Skin irritation,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Irritation of ear,
Allergic skin rash
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