One drug that is prescribed quite often for pain and for withdrawal symptoms is methadone. Methadone is an opiate analgesic that treats pain by changing the way the brain and nervous system responds to pain (methadone
amoxicillin, antidepressants e.g. cipramil, Anticoagulants e.g. warfarin. The effect of Analgesics is to relieve pain such as head aches and the potential side effects are that they can be addiction is can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine.
It is used in post surgery as well as common pain relief. Vicodin® acts as a block in the central nervous system. This can cause it to be very lethal if overdosed, causing the central nervous system to completely shut down. Its purpose is to block signals of pain being delivered to the brain. Vicodin®, because of its “mellowing” properties, can become highly addictive and is why it is among hundreds of abused narcotics
They should take folic acid (vital for producing RBC) because red blood cells alter quickly. The purpose of treatment is to manage and control symptoms, and to limit the number of crises that occur. During crises episodes, patients are treated with pain medicines and by drinking water. It's important to treat the pain. Non-narcotic medications may be effective, but most patients need narcotics.
Anti-depressants may be advised if depression is suspected. Depression is common in people with dementia and may be overlooked. Sleeping tablets are sometimes needed if difficulty sleeping is a persistent problem. 1.3 Outline the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medication for individuals with dementia Antipsychotics The use of using antipsychotic medicines can help treat aggression and agitation, which could also * aid better sleep, * being more cooperative, * being able to participate in daily living tasks, * able to make own decisions Possible side effects of antipsychotics can include: • drowsiness • shaking • trembling • muscle twitches • spasms • weight gain • blurred vision • constipation • lack of sex drive • dry mouth However, they are used with caution and usually for short periods because they can: * increase the risk of a person experiencing cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke or heart attack * make other symptoms of dementia worse and cause drowsiness. If antipsychotics are used, they will be
Paracetamol Analgesics are used to relieve pain such as headaches. Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine. Antibiotics e.g. Amoxicillin Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections Diarrhoea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects.
Seizures or epilepsy. 2. ACCUTANE, Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret; isotretionoin; Accutane is used to treat severe nodular acne. It is usually given after other acne medicines or antibiotics have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. It may also be used for other purposes not listed.
morphine and heroin) Anti-inflammatories (e.g. ibuprofen) Anaesthetic blocks (e.g. epidural) Medication would be the primary one, but other methods are often effective. Physical methods, like Physiotherapy is commonly used to reduce chronic pain. Massage, thermo-pad heat packs often provide temporary relief.
It leaves the patient fairly lethargic, and sometimes can even heighten the original symptoms. These medications almost seem to sedate the patient rather than treat them. Although medical professionals tend to rely on these, stating their effectiveness, I beg to differ. I do not feel that rendering a patient almost emotionless would be a preferred treatment. It seems to me as though these medications are used as a last-ditch
(Weinrich,Weinrich) It seems that this could be called the “time of the pill”, as everything can be fixed by taking medicine. People tend to not realize that just taking medicine only covers up the fact that there is problem. Pills are just like slapping a band aid on a deep cut that would rather require stitches. Not to mention, there can be many side affects that could lead to other medical issues as well. Many doctors and physicians may offer medicine in pill form; yet, a therapists hand can treat the actual condition and not just the symptom.