• Analgesics – i.e. Co-codamol, Codeine, or Paracetamol to treat and prevent pain.
Codeine, used for pain relief, (i.e., head-aches) common side effects can be; light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation. Codeine can also cause allergic reactions, symptoms of which include constipation, abdominal pain, rash and itching. Addiction to these, Irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine, if taken over a long period of time
Paracetamol. Is used for pain relief in mild to moderate pain, (i.e. toothache, headache or sprains and strains,) it is also used to reduce a high temperature caused by illnesses such as colds or flu. This is usually a (PRN) medicine, …show more content…
The pain goes away because you are taking pain relief regularly. Most people can take this medicine. However, people who have had an allergic reaction to Paracetamol before must not take it. Anyone who suffers with kidney or liver problems, are very underweight, have had a long-term problem with alcohol, or are taking other medications as Paracetamol does not interact well with some, need to seek medical advice before using Paracetamol. Paracetamol comes in a variety of forms: Liquid (usually only given to children.) Suppositories (capsules that are inserted into the back passage.) Capsules, tablets or caplets. Soluble tablets (which are dissolved in water to make a drink.) Or an injection given into the vein (usually used in hospitals.) Side effects are rare but they can include; Low blood pressure, a fast heartbeat, or flushing (blushing; an involuntary reddening of the face, ears, neck, and upper chest.) Also, blood disorders like; thrombocytopenia or leukopenia. An allergic reaction is also possible such as; a red itchy skin rash or red, itchy, watery eyes. Sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, wheezing or …show more content…
If you have asthma or an asthma attack. If you have kidney or liver problems, a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, Crohn's disease, suffer with fluid retention or ulcerative colitis. If you have previously had any bleeding in your stomach, or have high blood pressure (hypertension.) Have a narrowing of the arteries (peripheral arterial disease) or any problems with your heart, such as angina, heart attacks, or mild or moderate heart failure and If you have ever had a stroke. Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using ibuprofen, especially in older adults. DO NOT use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant, as taking ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Ibuprofen appears in breast milk but only in small amounts, so it's unlikely to cause any harm to your baby while you're breastfeeding, but it is still better to get advice from you GP. Ibuprofen may be given to children aged three months or over who weigh at least 5kg (11lbs) to relieve pain, inflammation or fever, but only in certain cases such as controlling a fever after a vaccination if Paracetamol is unsuitable. Your GP or another healthcare professional may recommend Ibuprofen for younger children but in
Codeine, used for pain relief, (i.e., head-aches) common side effects can be; light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation. Codeine can also cause allergic reactions, symptoms of which include constipation, abdominal pain, rash and itching. Addiction to these, Irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine, if taken over a long period of time
Paracetamol. Is used for pain relief in mild to moderate pain, (i.e. toothache, headache or sprains and strains,) it is also used to reduce a high temperature caused by illnesses such as colds or flu. This is usually a (PRN) medicine, …show more content…
The pain goes away because you are taking pain relief regularly. Most people can take this medicine. However, people who have had an allergic reaction to Paracetamol before must not take it. Anyone who suffers with kidney or liver problems, are very underweight, have had a long-term problem with alcohol, or are taking other medications as Paracetamol does not interact well with some, need to seek medical advice before using Paracetamol. Paracetamol comes in a variety of forms: Liquid (usually only given to children.) Suppositories (capsules that are inserted into the back passage.) Capsules, tablets or caplets. Soluble tablets (which are dissolved in water to make a drink.) Or an injection given into the vein (usually used in hospitals.) Side effects are rare but they can include; Low blood pressure, a fast heartbeat, or flushing (blushing; an involuntary reddening of the face, ears, neck, and upper chest.) Also, blood disorders like; thrombocytopenia or leukopenia. An allergic reaction is also possible such as; a red itchy skin rash or red, itchy, watery eyes. Sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, wheezing or …show more content…
If you have asthma or an asthma attack. If you have kidney or liver problems, a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, Crohn's disease, suffer with fluid retention or ulcerative colitis. If you have previously had any bleeding in your stomach, or have high blood pressure (hypertension.) Have a narrowing of the arteries (peripheral arterial disease) or any problems with your heart, such as angina, heart attacks, or mild or moderate heart failure and If you have ever had a stroke. Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using ibuprofen, especially in older adults. DO NOT use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant, as taking ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Ibuprofen appears in breast milk but only in small amounts, so it's unlikely to cause any harm to your baby while you're breastfeeding, but it is still better to get advice from you GP. Ibuprofen may be given to children aged three months or over who weigh at least 5kg (11lbs) to relieve pain, inflammation or fever, but only in certain cases such as controlling a fever after a vaccination if Paracetamol is unsuitable. Your GP or another healthcare professional may recommend Ibuprofen for younger children but in