The everyday aches and pains of life can be alleviated by a plethora of over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers. Understanding what all the medicines in your local pharmacy can do is both an essential and daunting task. By breaking them down into a few basic categories I will make them easier to understand.
Aspirin (Bayer, St. Joseph, Anacin, and Bufferin);
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin);
Naproxen Sodium (Aleve);
and Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Excedrin).
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) is a generic name for a painkiller that affects the spinal cord, altering the brain’s perception of pain. It is generally easier on the stomach than other analgesics. It can reduce fevers as well as minor aches and pains.
Aspirin, unlike acetaminophen, alleviates pain without affecting consciousness. It inhibits the release of a lipid called prostaglandin which effects blood vessels, platelets, and sensitizes nerve endings. This affects blood clotting and can be used as an anti-inflammatory, along with all other pain relief. However children (under 18) should not take aspirin for symptoms related to viral infections due to the risk for Reyes Syndrome which can be fatal.
Ibuprofen is a prostaglandin inhibitor much the same way aspirin is. However it is a stronger analgesic than aspirin or acetaminophen and a better anti-inflammatory than aspirin.
Naproxen Sodium is the active ingredient in Aleve, Xenobid, Anaprox, Miranax, Naprogesic, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Proxen, and Synflex. It has a blood thinning effect, to a lesser degree than aspirin, that can be used as an anti-inflammatory. It is most widely used as an anti-arthritic medication.
Disclaimer: Nothing posted here should be used for medicinal purposes, always consult your doctor before you start using any over-the-counter products. Use only as directed on the label.
February 25, 2009
OTC Analgesics
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