What is tramadol? Tramadol is a strong opioid-type painkiller (sometimes called an opiate or narcotic) that’s used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It’s only available on prescription. Tramadol comes as tablets, capsules and oral drops, and may be given by injection or drip if you’re in hospital. Invodol, Mabron, Maneo, Marol, Maxitram, Oldaram, Tilodol, […]
Awhile back, The Boy went through a pretty bad round of teething — as well as a nasty cold — and at times a single dose of Infants’ Tylenol or Infants’ Motrin didn”t seem to be enough to soothe him. Which got me wondering: Is it OK to give your baby both? To my surprise, […]
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are both good medicines, and both provide the same basic relief from fever and pain, even though they have different chemical structures and side effects. Ibuprofen is recommended only for babies 6 months and older. Ibuprofen Ibuprofen works by limiting the body’s production of fatty acids called prostaglandins. In addition to reducing […]
In December of 1998, the first of a new class of arthritis pain relievers was approved. Called Celebrex (generic name: celecoxib), this drug was a selective COX-2 inhibitor designed to maintain the pain-reducing properties of traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen, but not be burdened with gastrointestinal side effects that plagued […]
Pronunciation: EYE soe SOR bide dye NYE trate Brand: Dilatrate-SR, Isochron, Isordil Titradose What is the most important information I should know about Isordil? Do not use Isordil if you are taking sildenafil (Viagra). Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take Isordil while you are using sildenafil. You should not use this medication […]
What is Maxalt? Maxalt (rizatriptan) tablets is a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine1B/1D (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist used to treat the pain of migraine headache. Maxalt is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain and by decreasing levels of substances involved in the development of migraine pain. Maxalt will only treat a headache that has […]
Ibuprofen vs. meloxicam (Mobic) quick comparison of differences Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, and others) and meloxicam (Mobic) are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Common side effects of meloxicam and ibuprofen that are similar include: Rash Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) Headaches Dizziness Drowsiness Abdominal pain […]
Q: Can naproxen be used for inflammation of the tooth? A: Naprosyn (naproxen) is anti-inflammatory medication commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, and fever. Naprosyn (naproxen) could be used to relieve dental pain caused by inflammation and swelling. Common side effects of Naprosyn (naproxen) are constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, […]
What to do if you have heart problems or kidney disease When people have pain, they often take pain medicines called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). These include: Advil and Motrin (generic and store-brand ibuprofen). Ibuprofen is also in other over-the-counter drugs, such as cold medicines. Aleve (generic and store-brand naproxen). Celebrex (generic celecoxib). NSAIDs help […]
