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Tension Headache

A tension headache is the most common type of headache. It is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, and is often associated…

Muscle Relaxant

A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term “muscle…

Ibuprofen ( Advil ) History

Ibuprofen was initially introduced as a prescription NSAID used for such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis, in 1969 in the UK and 1974 in the US. …

List of Opioid Analgesics

Acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #2, #3, #4) Buprenorphine (Butrans) Fentanyl transdermal patches (Duragesic) Hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Lortab Elixir, Vicodin) Hydrocodone with ibuprofen (Vicoprofen) Hydrocodone (Zohydro) Hydromorphone…

Comparison of Available Analgesic Agents

Pain Medication Major classes Paracetamol and NSAIDs Main article: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug The exact mechanism of action of paracetamol/acetaminophen is uncertain but appears to act…

Lexapro is a Powerful Antidepressant

Anti-depression: An Introduction: Depressive disorder is a mental condition that takes place as a result of mental pressure and even absence of bodily wellness. Timely…

Codeine

Codeine, also known as 3-methylmorphine, is an opiate used to treat pain, as a cough medicine, and for diarrhea. It is typically used to treat mild…

Milnacipran

Milnacipran pronounced as (mil na’ si pran) Milnacipran is similar to certain antidepressant medicines. Antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in…

Duloxetine

Duloxetine pronounced as (doo lox’ e teen) Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain…

Aleve

What is Aleve? Aleve (naproxen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Aleve…

COX-2

COX-2 inhibitors are a subclass of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs work by reducing the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that promote inflammation, pain, and fever.…

COX-1

Cox-1 inhibitor: An agent that inhibits the action of the enzyme cox-1(cyclooxygenase-1). The common anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin,ibuprofen, and naproxen block the action of…

NSAIDs

Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one…

Advil

What is Advil? Advil (ibuprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen…

Cold and Cough Medicines

Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing — everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness. In the…

Sore Throat

Your throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx (also called the voice box). The technical…

Common Cold

Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing – everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness. In the…

Drug Reactions

Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood pressure or…

Pain Reliever

Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each…

Acetaminophen

What is acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis,…

Chronic Pain

There are two kinds of pain. Acute pain begins suddenly, lasts for a short time, and goes away as your body heals. You might feel…