Group 7

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG, SERA

AND VACCINE
Action
Anti-inflammatory drug or non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drug, Also known as NSAID, is a type of
medication used to reduce inflammation, alleviate
pain, and in some cases, lower a fever. NSAIDs work
by suppressing the inflammatory response to provide
relief in different symptoms.

Indication
They're often used to relieve symptoms of:
headaches.
painful periods.
sprains and strains.
colds and flu.
coronavirus (COVID-19)
conditions such as arthritis that can cause long-
term pain.

Side Effects and Adverse Effects

The most frequently reported side Gastrointestinal adverse effects,
effects of NSAIDs are such as
gastrointestinal (stomach and gut) bleeding
symptoms, such as: indigestion]
Feeling bloated. ulceration
Heartburn. and perforation of the
Stomach pain. stomach and the intestines
Nausea and vomiting. may occur.
Diarrhea.
Constipation.

Drug Interactions with NSAIDs

NSAIDs can cause kidney failure when they are combined with
ACE inhibitors (medicines used to treat heart problems and
high blood pressure) and diuretics (medicines to remove excess
fluid).
When combined with another type of NSAID (including low-
dose aspirin) or with a corticosteroid medicine (for example,
prednisolone) NSAIDs increase the risk of gastrointestinal
ulceration or bleeding

Contraindications
Anti-inflammatory medications are
inadvisable to the ff because it may be
harmful
Asthma
Gastrointestinal Issues Pregnancy
Kidney Problem Breastfeeding
Liver Disease Asthma
Cardiovascular Disease Older Adult
Hypertension (High Blood Use of other medication
Pressure)

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However, It is not suitable for everyone, and there are certain
groups of people who should avoid or use them with caution.
occasionally
for a limited time period
at the lowest dose you need to control your pain, within the
dose range recommended by your doctor or pharmacist

VACCINE SERA
Immunization are blood components containing antibodies.
process of artificially stimulating active immunity
exposes the body to weakened or less toxic When administered to a person, immune sera
proteins associated with specific disease-causing provide immediate protection by supplying
organism pre-formed antibodies that can directly
neutralize specific pathogens, helping the
body fight infections.
Types of Immune Sera:
1. Antitoxin Sera – these are groups that contain
antiserum, used for the prevention and treatment
of various conditions such as diphtheria, rabies,
snake bite, etc.
2. Antivenom - are purified antibodies against
venoms or venom components.
Indication
It used to provide passive immunity to a
specific antigen, which could be a pathogen,
venom, or toxin. They also may be used as
The Role of Vaccines prophylaxis against specific diseases after
When the vaccines go in It activates your exposure in patients who are
immune system, assisting your body in fending immunosuppressed. In addition, immune sera
off the infection and helping your body may be used to lessen the severity of a disease
remember it. after known or suspected exposure
Contraindication:
Allergy to a vaccine component Adverse effects
In the presence of immune deficiency Effect of Immune Sera
During pregnancy rash, nausea, vomiting, chills, fever
Patients who have received blood or Allergic Reaction
blood products within the last 3 chest tightness, falling blood pressure,
months difficulty breathing
Local reactions
swelling, tenderness, pain, or muscle
stiffness