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Medication that are used
to relieve pain, reduce
inflammation and also
lower the elevated B.P
Defination 1. Salicyclic acid derivative-
Aspirin.
2. N-acetyl anthranilic acid
derivative- Mefanamic acid.
3. Aryl acetic acid derivative-
Indomethacin, Ibuprofen
4. Pyrazole derivative
a) 5- pyrazolene deivatives-
Analgin
b) Pyrazolidine-3,5-dione-
Phenylbutazone
5. Preferential coX-2 inhibitors-
Nimesulide.
CLASSIFICATION
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No.4Aspirin
Also called as Acetyl Salicyclic Acid
Chemical Name:
2-acetoxy benzoic acid
Mol. Wt. 180.2
Physical properties
1. Colourless crystals or white
crystalline powder
2. Odourless
3. Has slightly bitter taste
4. Slightly soluble in water
5. Freely soluble in alcohol
Dose
0.5-0.2g per day
Brand Names
Aspro
Anacin
Coldarin
powerin
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Pharmaceutical formulation
1. Aspirin Tablets
2. Aspirin soluble tablets
3. Aspirin And caffeine tablets
4. Aspirin Gastro resistent tablet
Stability and storage
1. Stable in air.But slowly hydrolysed
in presence of moisture.
2. Hence it is stored in well-
closed containers.
Uses
1. For relief of mild to moderate
pain like headache, toothache,
myalgia.
2. As an antipyretic.
3. To treat gout.
4. In high doses, to reduce risk of
myocardial infarction
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No.8 Paracetamol
Also called as acetaminophen
Chemical name
N-acetyl, p-aminophenol
Mol.wt 151.2
Physical properties
1. White crystals or white
crystalline powder.
2. Odourless .
3. Has bitter taste.
4. Sparingly soluble in water
5. soluble in alcohol
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Storage
1. Stored in well close, light-
resistent container.
2. Protected from moisture.
Uses
1. For relief of mild to moderate
pain like headache,toothache
2. As an antipyretic
Dose
325-625 mg times a day
Brand name
1. Crocin
2. Calpol
3. Paramol
4. metacin
Pharmaceutical formulation
1. Paracetamol Tablets
2. Paracetamol Infusion
3. Paracetamol Elixir
4. Paracetamol Paediatric
syrup
5. Paracetamol Oral
suspension
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No.12Ibuprofen
Chemical name
(RS)-2-(4-isobutyl phenyl
)propionic acid
Mol.wt. 206.3
Properties
1. White crystals or white
crystalline powder
2. Characteristic odour
3. Soluble in aqueous solution
of alkali
4. Freely soluble in alcohol
5. Very slightly soluble in water
Storage
Well closed container
Uses
Relief pain from various
condition such as headache,
muscle pain
Dose
400-600mg TDS
Brand name
1. Brufen
2. Ibugesic
3. Emflam