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Aceclofenac

Uses

It is used to relieve pain and swelling of joints (osteoarthritis), swelling ?of the small joints of hands and feet (rheumatoid arthritis), arthritis that mainly affect the spine (ankylosing spondylitis).

How it works

Aceclofenac belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It acts by decreasing the chemical substance (prostaglandin) in the body, which causes pain, fever and inflammation.

Common side effects

And diarrhea., Abdominal pain, Allergic skin rash, Peptic ulcer, Vomiting, Dizziness, Constipation, Common: nausea, Dyspepsia, Gas, Rise in blood pressure, Flatulence

Chlorzoxazone

Uses

Chlorzoxazone is used to relieve pain and stiffness caused by muscle strains and sprains.

How it works

Chlorzoxazone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that causes muscle relaxation and reduces muscle stiffness by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to the brain of the central nervous system.

Common side effects

And nervousness., And nausea., Dark urine, Drowsiness, Liver toxicity., Common: dizziness, Lightheadedness, Over stimulation, Body ache

Paracetamol

Uses

Paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain in conditions such as headache (including migraine), toothache, ear pain, joint pain, pain during menstruation, fever, feverish colds, and flu.

How it works

Paracetamol belongs to class of medications called analgesics (painkiller) and antipyretics (fever reducing). Paracetamol reduces pain by increasing the pain threshold. It reduces fever by acting on the temperature-regulating region of brain, resulting in increased blood flow across the skin, sweating and heat loss.

Common side effects

Abnormal blood cell counts, Blisters., Runny nose, And nausea., Skin reddening, Rare: allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, Swollen facial features, Liver damage, Abnormalities of blood cells