Saturday 24 January 2009

Anti Inflammatory Medicines and Aspirin

Aspirin - long term favorite



Aspirin and the related NSAR drugs act on the arachidonic acid biosynthesis cascade, which plays a central role in the onset of pain and inflammation. They thus prevent the synthesis of specific prostaglandins, which are essential for vital bodily functions. Aspirin is one of the non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (known as NSAIDs) medicine but it does not increase the chance of a heart attack. Aspirin can cause bleeding in the brain, stomach, and intestines.



NSAIDs are sometimes also referred to as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics (NSAIAs). The most prominent member of this group of drugs is Ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin).



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Aspirin as prescribed by your doctor for reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (i.e., non-arthritis doses, between 81-325 mg per day) should be discussed with your doctor before combining with this medicine. Caution is advised when using this medicine in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medicine, especially stomach bleeding and kidney effects. Aspirin generally isn't usually prescribed for pain and can be very dangerous for children under 16 to take. Aspirin and the other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit cyclooxygenases, leading to a decrease in prostaglandin production.



Aspirin and the related NSAR drugs act on the arachidonic acid biosynthesis cascade, which plays a central role in the onset of pain and inflammation. They thus prevent the synthesis of specific prostaglandins, which are essential for vital bodily functions



NSAIDs can be used as simple pain killers (analgesics), but paracetamol is usually preferable, as it is likely to have less unwanted effects, and costs less. They are most useful in conditions which cause inflammation. NSAIDs also come as creams and gels that you rub into your skin for joint or muscle pain. You can rub these gently into the painful area three or four times a day for up to a week to relieve pain. NSAIDs have less potential for abuse than opioids; physical dependence on these medications has not been reported.



NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea. NSAIDs should not be taken while undergoing Prolotherapy because they inhibit the inflammation caused by the treatment. For that matter, anyone with chronic pain should consider stopping NSAIDs and starting Prolotherapy.



NSAIDs can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking an NSAID.



Inflammation is a hot topic in medical research. San Diego found a link between inflammation and cancer in the form of a specific protein. Inflammation is simply a physiologic response process generated by the body in response to injury, infection, or irritation. In acute stages, the inflammatory process is vital to the healing process; however, chronic inflammation can increase disease- associated morbidity. Inflammatory is tightly related to immunity . Berberine (or plant material containing berberine) has also been documented as having anti-microbial, antitumour and anti-inflammatory properties as an oral medicine.

Patients must address all medical concerns with their physicians. This article is provided strictly for entertainment use only, has been written by a non-medical expert and must not be relied on.

Aspirin and the related NSAR drugs act on the arachidonic acid biosynthesis cascade, which plays a central role in the onset of pain and inflammation. They thus prevent the synthesis of specific prostaglandins, which are essential for vital bodily functions. Aspirin is one of the non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (known as NSAIDs) medicine but it does not increase the chance of a heart attack. Aspirin can cause bleeding in the brain, stomach, and intestines.



NSAIDs are sometimes also referred to as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics (NSAIAs). The most prominent member of this group of drugs is Ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin).



Aspirin as prescribed by your doctor for reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (i.e., non-arthritis doses, between 81-325 mg per day) should be discussed with your doctor before combining with this medicine. Caution is advised when using this medicine in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medicine, especially stomach bleeding and kidney effects. Aspirin generally isn't usually prescribed for pain and can be very dangerous for children under 16 to take. Aspirin and the other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit cyclooxygenases, leading to a decrease in prostaglandin production.



Aspirin and the related NSAR drugs act on the arachidonic acid biosynthesis cascade, which plays a central role in the onset of pain and inflammation. They thus prevent the synthesis of specific prostaglandins, which are essential for vital bodily functions



NSAIDs can be used as simple pain killers (analgesics), but paracetamol is usually preferable, as it is likely to have less unwanted effects, and costs less. They are most useful in conditions which cause inflammation. NSAIDs also come as creams and gels that you rub into your skin for joint or muscle pain. You can rub these gently into the painful area three or four times a day for up to a week to relieve pain. NSAIDs have less potential for abuse than opioids; physical dependence on these medications has not been reported.



NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea. NSAIDs should not be taken while undergoing Prolotherapy because they inhibit the inflammation caused by the treatment. For that matter, anyone with chronic pain should consider stopping NSAIDs and starting Prolotherapy.



NSAIDs can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking an NSAID.



Inflammation is a hot topic in medical research. San Diego found a link between inflammation and cancer in the form of a specific protein. Inflammation is simply a physiologic response process generated by the body in response to injury, infection, or irritation. In acute stages, the inflammatory process is vital to the healing process; however, chronic inflammation can increase disease- associated morbidity. Inflammatory is tightly related to immunity . Berberine (or plant material containing berberine) has also been documented as having anti-microbial, antitumour and anti-inflammatory properties as an oral medicine.

Patients must address all medical concerns with their physicians. This article is provided strictly for entertainment use only, has been written by a non-medical expert and must not be relied on.


Steve Evans is the author of articles on a wide range of subjects. He has compiled the List of Anti-Inflammatory Medicines. Those that found this article interesting are likely to find his site very well worth a visit.

What is Paracetemol

Anti Inflamatory drugs - a big advance



Paracetemol is the most popular anti-inflammatory drug on the web.; In this article from now on we will use the commonly used misspelling.



Paracetemol is an NSAID.  NSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics (NSAIAs). The most prominent member of this group of drugs is Ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin). I will not give more information on the chemistry of this painkiller as it would be complex and unlikely to mean anything to our web audience.



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Paracetemol is thought to be safe for short term use for pain and fever during pregnancy.  The only thing to think about is if you're taking tablets and cold remedies, you could end up taking an awful lot.



Parecetemol is sused in preganancy. On the web one user reported; “I suffered dreadful headaches in the first trimester and didn’t want to take anything in case it harmed the fetus. I kept putting it off and stuck headache for 3 days before giving in. I later found out that I could have been using this drug. (Do always check with your doctor/medical advisor though before doing this yourself.)



However, do avoid anti-inflammatorys such as Ibruprofen in pregnancy. Paracetemol is usually safe. Paracetemol is particularly deadly for cats as it also causes liver failure. If someone has given your cat one of these tablets seek veterinary advice promptly.



Paracetemol is toxic at very low levels (if you take eight tablets in a 24hr period) and if you react badly to caffeine, don't take Anadin. Unsurprisingly some people are becoming addicted to branded painkillers, which cause a "medication overuse headache". Paracetemol is pretty much the only safe painkiller to use when you are pregnant. Is there anything else you can do to alleviate your pain?



Paracetemol is seriously hard on the kidneys, so in cases of overdose there is always a risk that they may have been damaged. You'll need to tell your GP exactly how much you were taking, and prepare yourself to be sent for some tests just to be on the safe side.



It is one of the NSAIDs and they vary in their potency, duration of action, how they are eliminated from the body, how strongly they inhibit COX-1 and their tendency to cause ulcers and promote bleeding . The more an NSAID blocks COX-1, the greater is its tendency to cause ulcers and promote bleeding. NSAIDs work by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes COX-1 and COX-2, so preventing the formation of inflammatory prostaglandins from metabolism of arachidonic acid. However, by inhibiting COX-1 they can also cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) side effects and adversely affect platelet function. NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea.



NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea. NSAIDs should not be taken while undergoing Prolotherapy because they inhibit the inflammation caused by the treatment. For that matter, anyone with chronic pain should seriously consider stopping NSAIDs and starting Prolotherapy. NSAIDs can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking an NSAID.



Medicine such as paracetemol is generally used first to manage the pain of osteoarthritis. If paracetemol does not work, then you may require a stronger medication to relieve painful symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. Medication of all kinds is so over used in our society and people's ignorance makes me really angry. People want a quick fix for everything these days.



Anti-inflammatory medicines are so important because the airways in a child or adult with asthma may be inflamed or edematous. Anti-inflammatory medicine also causes the lining of the lungs to produce less mucus. Anti-inflammatory medicines that are swallowed, like in a pill or syrup, are taken when your child has serious symptoms and they need fast relief.



Research shows that inflammation in the body not only increases your risk of disease (including heart disease and stroke) but can make it tougher to lose weight as well. This diet emphasizes foods that are high in antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which reputedly help reduce inflammation.



Patients must address all medical concerns with their physicians. This article is provided strictly for entertainment use only, has been written by a non-medical expert and must not be relied on.


Steve Evans is the writes articles on a wide range of subjects. He has compiled the List of Anti Inflammatory Medicines. If you found this article interesting you will be likely to find his site very well worth a visit.