TOPIC: ANALGESICS AND ANTIBIOTICS

What is Analgesic?
 Analgesics are those drugs that mainly provide relief pain. It is also known as
a painkiller or pain reliever.
The most common groups of painkillers are:
1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs)
- This are a class of analgesic medication or a medicine that are widely used
to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature.
Example: Aspirin, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and etc.

2. Opioids (narcotics)
-This are a class of drugs that may be legal (prescription painkillers) or illegal
(heroine). This stops the body sending pain signal to the brain.
Example: Heroine, Morphine, Codeine and etc.
What are analgesics used for?
 Analgesics may be taken to relieve pain that arises from a wide range of
conditions, such as:
- After surgery.
- Due to injury, such as a fractured bone.
- Headache and migraine.
- For aches and pains like menstrual cramps or muscle soreness.
- For chronic painful conditions such as arthritis, cancer or back pain.

Analgesics Side Effects:

 Your risk of experiencing side effects depends on the type of analgesic you
take, and how long you take it. May include:
-Constipation
-Drowsiness
-Dizziness
-Stomach Ulcer
-Ringing in your ears or even deafness
-Skin itching or rash
What is Antibiotic?
 Antibiotic is also known as Antibacterial; it is a type of medications that help
stop infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or preventing
them from spreading.
Example of Antibiotics are:
-Penicillin
-Tetracyclines
- Amoxicillin
- Cephalexin
- azithromycin
-Ciprofloxacin and etc.

What are antibiotics used for?

 Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infections.

Antibiotic Side Effect:

 Most side-effects of antibiotics are not serious. Some of the more common
side effects may include: soft stools (faeces), diarrhea, or mild stomach upset
such as feeling sick (nausea). Less commonly, some people have an allergic
reaction to an antibiotic.