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Paracetamol Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is classified as a drug that reduces pain and fever. Although, it is not included as a non-steroidal and steroidal antiinflammatory agent. Let us see why paracetamol is not in the league with the others. Read Also : Management of ulcer There are different classes of pain medication. They all have different mechanisms of action. But paracetamol, non-steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) and steroidal antiinflammatory agent are the most commonly prescribed for all types of pains. NSAID and steroidal antiinflammatory agents have similar mechanisms of action. The only difference is that steroidal agents have a broad range of other effects in addition to the effects of NSAID. That is why they are under controlled drugs. NSAIDs are drug classes that reduce pain, decrease fever, prevent blood clot and in higher doses decrease inflammation. They inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme I and II. Some NSAID inhibit just COX II. Read Also : Treating body pain whe...

When you hear the word 'suppository and pessary' what comes to mind? There has been a little bit of confusion as to what both mean and their differences. However, this post will shed light on the area where the error is coming from. Read Also : Difference Between Suppository And Enema Medicines are drugs designed for therapeutic effect. Tailored to meet different needs, some are designed to be swallowed. Others are injected with a syringe and needle into the body while others are applied on the skin. However, these routes may still not be enough to satisfy some needs hence the use of suppository and pessary. Suppository Suppositories are also called pharmaceutical pessaries. They are meant to be inserted into the body such as vagina and rectum. They are made of material that dissolve at human temperature releasing the content of the drug. To make insertion easy, they are made to have a small shape like that of a bullet. They are round and cone shaped. Suppository and its shell ...

The eye is the organ of sight. Some say it is the most important organ of the body. The word "eye" comes from the Teutonic "auge." The eye has a number of components. These components include but are not limited to the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, macula, optic nerve, choroid and vitreous. Eye Anatomy The anatomy of the eye is complex. The main structures of the eye include: Cornea : clear tissue in the very front of the eye Iris: colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil Pupil : dark hole in the iris that regulates the amount of light going into the eye Lens : small clear disk inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina Retina : layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and creates electrical impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain Macula : small central area in the retina that allows us to see fine details clearly Optic nerve : connects the eye to the brain and carries the electrical impulses formed by the retina to...