Lidocaine(Lignocaine)
Uses
Lidocaine is used for local anesthesia (numb tissues in a specific area)
How it Works
Lidocaine works by stopping sodium from entering the nerve endings at the site of pain, Pain is caused by the stimulation of pain receptors at the ends of nerves, this causes sodium to enter nerve endings which then causes an electrical signal to build up in the nerve. This electrical signal then passes along the nerve to the brain and interpreted as pain. When lignocaine stops sodium from entering the nerve endings it temporarily blocks the pathway of pain signals along nerves to the brain thus temporarily numbing the local tissue in that area.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Lidocaine may suffer from such side effects;
Feeling sick and vomiting,
Blurred vision,
Drowsiness,
Confusion,
Nervousness,
Shaking, usually of the hands (tremor),
Seizures (convulsions),
Pins and needles (paraesthesia),
Dizziness,
Sensation of ringing, or other noise in the ears (tinnitus), or increased sensitivity to noise,
Rash,
Low blood pressure (hypotension),
Slow heart rate (bradycardia),
Shortness of breath,
Slow, shallow breathing (respiratory depression),
Clotrimazole
Uses
Clotrimazole is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
How it Works
Clotrimazole is known as an antifungal agent. Clotrimazole works by binding the fungal cell membrane and weakening it thus causing the cell contents to leak out and results in the death of the fungus and this then stops the fungal growth and infection.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Clotrimazole may suffer from such side effects;
Redness,
Blisters,
Peeling,
Stinging,
Swelling,
Itching,
Hives,
Burning at the site of application
Beclomethasone
Uses
Beclometasone is used in the treatment of severe allergic reaction, asthma, allergic disorders, skin and eye disorders
How it Works
Beclomethasone is a steroid which is a class of corticosteroid. Beclometasone works by preventing release of certain chemicals from the cells responsible for immune and allergic responses resulting in inflammation.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Beclomethasone can include the symptoms below;
Electrolyte imbalance,
Altered bone growth,
Behavioural changes,
Increased glucose level in blood,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Bone degradation,
Increased risk of infection,
Muscle disorders,
Increased blood pressure,
Skin scar,
Cataract
Chloramphenicol topical
Uses
Chloramphenicol Topical is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and the symptoms they can cause
How it Works
Chloramphenicol topical is knwon as an antibiotic. Chloramphenicol topical stops bacterial infections by stopping the bacterial growth, it works by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Chloramphenicol Topical can include the symptoms below;
Burning sensation,
Stinging sensation