Nimesulide/ Paracetamol

Paracetamol is used in the treatment of reducing fever, and relieving pain such as headache, pain during menstruation, arthralgia, myalgia, dental pain and post operative pain.

Paracetamol inhibits and blocks the production of pain and inflammation-causing chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are found throughout the body, but paracetamol mainly works on those in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.

Patients who take Paracetamol may suffer from such side effects;

Allergic reaction,
Liver damage,
Diarrhoea

Nimesulide is used for the reduction of pain and inflammation. Nimesulide is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, fever, rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual pain, post operative pain and muscular pain.

Nimesulide is known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Nimesulide works by reducing hormones and certian chemical messengers that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Some of the potential side effects of Nimesulide can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Rash,
Abnormal blood cell count,
Anemia,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Increased blood pressure,
Swelling,
Increased sweating,
Itching,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Shortness of breath,
Gastritis,
Increased liver enzymes,
Vomiting.