Sumatriptan
Uses
Sumatriptan is used in the treatment of migraine headaches and cluster headaches.
How it Works
Sumatriptan is known as a headache relieve medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Sumatriptan can include the symptoms below;
Neck pain,
Dizziness,
Sensation of heaviness,
Sleepiness,
Weakness,
Nausea,
Dry mouth,
Jaw pain,
Paresthesia,
Throat pain.
Benzalkonium chloride
Uses
Benzalkonium Chloride is used as a common preservative in medicinal products such as eyedrops, Ear drops, Nasal drops or sprays, Urethral irrigation and also Antiseptics.
How it Works
Benzalkonium chloride works by killing microbes by breaking up the cell membrane which reduces the cell permeability thus killing the microbial cells and allowing preservation.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Benzalkonium chloride may suffer from such side effects;
Paralysis of respiratory muscle,
Convulsion,
Cyanosis,
Death,
Shortness of breath,
Muscle weakness,
Allergic contact dermatitis,
Apprehension,
Collapse,
Restlessness,
Vomiting