Posts tagged with: pain killers
CO-Codamol Effervescent Tablets
Co-codamol effervescent contain a combination of codeine and paracetamol and are an analgesic/painkiller. It can be used for the relief of headaches, migraine, colds and flu symptoms, including a fever (high temperature) as well as sore throats. Aches and pains such as:... [Read more]
Co-Proxamol
Co-proxamol is the generic name for a combination of the non-opioid analgesic drug paracetamol, and a mild opioid analgesic dextropropoxyphene, and is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain that has not responded to paracetamol or other non-opioid analgesics alone.... [Read more]
Aspirin
Aspirin a white tablet has been with us for more than 80 years and is one a NSAID’s Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, these particular groups of medications work at the sight of the pain by blocking stimulation to cell endings. Apart from alleviating pain, reducing... [Read more]
How Painkillers Work
This section deals with Analgesics (painkillers). The likes of codiene, co-proxamol and co-codamol are known as Opioids. Others such as aspirin, ibuprofen are known as Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s). The later do not have as great a painkilling relief... [Read more]
Tramadol
Tramadol mimicks the action of our natural endorphins by combining with the opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. This blocks the transmission of pain signals sent by the nerves to the brain. It is a synthetic opioid and is is a centrally acting analgesic, used... [Read more]
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan is a triptan drug including a sulfonamide group for the treatment of migraine headaches. Usually given to people who fail to respond to analgesics such as aspirin and paracetamol. Sumatriptan is prescribed for migraine. Sumatriptan is highly effective drug for... [Read more]
Rofecoxib
Rofecoxib (pronounced /ˌrɒfɨˈkɒksɪb/) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has now been withdrawn over safety concerns. It was marketed by Merck & Co. to treat osteoarthritis, acute pain conditions, and dysmenorrhoea. This kind of... [Read more]
Paracetamol
Paracetamol belongs to a group of drugs known as Non-opioid analgesics, and has been around for quite some time. It can be used to treat headache, (including migraine) toothache, neuralgia, backache, pain caused by rheumatism and period pains. The advantage paracetamol has... [Read more]
Ketoprofen
Ketoprofen is used to combat pain and stiffness in rheumatiod arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is known for its non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) effects. It can also be given to relieve moderate pain of menstruation and soft tissue injuries,... [Read more]
Ergotamine
This medicine is an ergot alkaloid and analgesic aid combination used in treatment of acute migraine attacks (sometimes in combination with caffeine), and to induce childbirth and prevent post-partum haemorrhage. Although ergotamine has been superseeded by other drugs with... [Read more]
