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
Caffeine
Uses
Caffeine is used in the treatment of migraine causing severe headaches.
How it Works
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. Caffeine works by stimulating the brain. Caffeine is found naturally in foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, colas, energy and chocolate. Botanical sources of caffeine include kola nuts, guarana, and yerba mate. Caffeine is used in the treatment of migraines causing severe headaches. Caffeine is also used to restore mental alertness or wakefulness during fatigue or drowsiness.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Caffeine can include the symptoms below;
Agitation,
Black, tarry stools,
Blood in the stools or urine,
Bruising,
Burning feeling or tenderness in the stomach,
Chills,
Confusion,
Coughing or vomiting blood,
Decreased urine output,
Depression
Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride
Uses
Phenylpropanolamine is used in the treatment of allergic disorders and the symptoms it can cause.
How it Works
Phenylpropanolamine is known as a nasal decongestant. Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride stimulates the receptors on blood vessels of the nose and sinuses leading to its constriction and reduction in blood flow thereby relieving congestion caused by the allergic disorders.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride include the symptoms below;
Hhigh blood pressure,
Nausea,
Insomnia,
Palpitations
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
