Anti-inflammatories
- Anti-inflammatories contain active ingredients that relieve pain, inflammation (swelling, redness, soreness) and fever.
- some of their uses include:
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Pain due to inflammation and tissue injury
- period pain
- headache
- migraine
- postoperative pain
- after setting broken or dislocated bones
- They generally belong to a family of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- There are a range of NSAIDs available with some over the counter and others through prescription only. A few examples are:
- Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, diclofenac, aspirin, ketoprofen, mefenamic acid, naproxen, piroxicam, celecoxib, meloxicam
- Different types of NSAIDs have different uses and different side effects. Ask your surgeon or doctor about which one is suitable for you
- You must not use this type of medication if you are allergic to it or told by your surgeon or doctor not to use it
- Tell your surgeon or doctor if you take any medications or have any medical conditions
- Some side effects include:
- Stomach upset or pain
- Feeling sick
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding
- Kidney impairment
- Difficulty breathing
- Rash
- If you develop swollen ankles difficulty breathing black stools or dark coffee-coloured vomit, stop taking the medicine and tell your surgeon or doctor immediately
- Remember, you must seek professional advice from your surgeon or doctor before taking these medications
27 May, 2011