Medications

A better understanding of the role of each medication is not an obligation of the user but a basic recommendation to know exactly every moment of what is composed his cabinet and what are their limitations. Any queries relating to drugs, loss prospects, readings leave no doubt in Internet or otherwise in relation to Pharmaceuticals should be consulted in the nearest pharmacy, or else, to the doctor nearest. On this page you will find information on major therapeutic groups, and active partnerships with their respective trade names. Due to informational tables, and that at no time intended replace medical consultation, not mentioned dose or dosage forms.

• Analgesics: They are best known and used. In different formats, soothe and calm the pain caused by trauma, caries, headache, menstruation, etc.… They are the main limitations in cases of fever and reduction of body temperature. The most common are paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid and metamizol (in case of toothache).

• Disinfectants: Prevent infection wounds, abrasions and burns. Used to clean infected wounds and skin lesions especially. They are usually liquid products should be closed properly and remain watertight, and the degree of temperature and humidity. Must be controlled very well the expiration, closures and contact dispenser with gauze or direct injury. En el alcohol found this family, hydrogen peroxide, iodine derivatives, Mercurochrome and antiseptic soaps, in most cases with chlorhexidine.

• Anti-inflammatory: They act in the processes involving inflammation such as bruises, injuries, sprains, swelling or dental pain inside that gave rise to an undercover inflamacón. A family is very extensive covering tablets, creams,injections and sprays. In several presentations often coexist kit, The best known are ibuprofen, dexketoprofeno, methyl salicylate and diclofenac sodium. Local Action Sprays, effect are hot or cold, are the order of the day in business and sports. Because of its ability to cause gastritis, some patients are usually given with antacids or stomach protectors. It should also be noted that the likelihood of allergic reactions is also high in this family compared with the rest, so the control and administration of these drugs is strict.

• Antibiotics: It is a complex and extensive group which must be administered under medical. Its use is to combat any type of bacterial infection and the dosage will depend on the person (age, weight, drug intolerance, resistance, type of infection, medication…). Normally, The best known include penicillin derivatives such as amoxicillin or amoxicillin and clavulanate. They are not effective against viral diseases of (eg common cold, intervene,…).

• Antacids: Fight acide burning or caused by excessive gastric juices that are triggered by different reasons (heavy or strong comidad, alcohol, pregnancy, medication, gastritis, ulcers…). The most common are known as “stomach protectors” or ulcer which are inhibitors of acid secretion in the stomach and are mainly active in the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal ulcers. Examples are the omeprazole, lansoprazol, pantoprazole or esomeprazole. Others, as salts of fruit are momentarily neutralizing the acidity (absorption is rapid as its effect) , almagate salts and derivatives are protective of the gastric mucosa and also indicated for gastritis, dyspepsia, the gastric ulcer gastroduodenal, heartburn and esophagitis.

• Antidiarrheal: One of the family more frequent in the travel kit, although the dosage should be adjusted on the recommendation on an individual and his administration must be controlled, provided it is ruling out other diseases as diarrhea to more serious conditions sometimes mask. Its main function is to prevent dehydration of the person helping to reduce stool frequency (water and electrolytes). Usually adopted as an emergency measure before starting a diet astringent and involves a large number of products on the market, Pharmaceutical advertising specialties such as medical. The first choice is the replenishment of minerals, even if they have a function “stop” process, often help the recovery and stabilization of the digestive system.

• Antiallergic: They are the great option to insect stings and bites a very small scale that cause skin reactions. His method of administration is a cream or ointment. The other large family of allergy to a constituent antihistamines kit, avoiding the typical symptoms of rhinitis and colds, and are also useful for itch, dizziness and generalized skin reactions (eg food poisoning).

• Eye Drops: Due to its special storage conditions and expiration is not implemented in a kit but are recommended. Generally, if the person has a chronic eye problem so often become a must-. The most commonly used antiseptic eye drops (area clean of impurities), sedatives (to impacts and abrasions on the cornea accompanied by pain) and antiallergic (have some antihistamine or cortisone to prevent eg discomfort or possible irritant effects of conjunctivitis).

• Antiemetics: They are used to slow or suppress nausea and vomiting, whatever the origin. Some of them have the ability to influence intestinal motility to promote the smooth functioning of the digestive. Should not be considered an exaggerated abuse, since in some specific pathologies vomiting should not be deleted. Generally, not usually have problems in the administration. Most is taken as a solution or syrup (ideal for children or elderly, and for the medicine cabinet), although the travel kit it is best to use the tablets.

• Tranquilizers: It is a very broad, although it is generally known by one name must also be differentiated hypnotics and sedatives. These drugs are used for different situations such as nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, distress and as suppressors of the effects of certain drugs. Its use, unless there is a prescription, limited to a short duration of time. Although there are alternatives, whether homeopathy, herbal medicines and even advertising, is the benzodiazepine family best known for its effects, including secondary (tolerance, dependence and interactions with other drugs or drug). There are frequent in a kit home or travel.