The name may be a tongue twister, but the active ingredient has star quality: acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Whether it’s a headache, toothache, fever or a hangover after a night of drinking – almost everyone has been helped by ASA at one time or another. This little brother of salicylic acid was first produced around 1850 … Acetylsalicylic Acid: Effects, Dosage, Side Effects
Anyone who regularly reaches for painkillers is not only fighting pain, but may even be causing it themselves. “Long-term use can lead to pain triggered by the painkiller,” warns Dr. Isabel Justus, managing director of the Bremen Chamber of Pharmacists. A permanent pain therapy in the self-course can also cause life-threatening health damage. Pain pills: … Painkiller Abuse
Synonyms Pain disorder, psychalgia English term: pain disorder, somatoform pain disorderA persistent somatoform pain disorder (ASD) is a disorder characterized by persistent severe pain without somatic (physical) cause, so that psychological causes are regarded as triggers (emotional conflicts, psychosocial problems). A variety of causes can cause a persistent somatoform pain disorder. Accordingly, it is less … Persistent somatoform pain disorder (ASS)
Thomapyrin® is a combination preparation consisting of the active ingredients paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid (ASS) and caffeine. It is marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG (Vienna, Austria). It is one of the most widely used over-the-counter pain-relieving drugs in Germany. Thomapyrin® is mostly used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Composition Thomapyrin® is … Thomapyrin®
Application and dosage Thomapyrin® can be taken by adults and adolescents from 12 years of age for the treatment of mild acute pain to moderately severe pain, e.g. headache and toothache, fever (for pain and fever treatment). Thomapyrin® should not be taken for more than 3-4 days, unless otherwise directed by the treating physician. Up … Application and dosage | Thomapyrin®
Interactions The simultaneous use of various anticoagulants such as ASS 100, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, Xarelto, heparin or Marcumar® increases the risk of bleeding. Problems in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. ulcers) occur more frequently if other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/antirheumatic drugs (NSAIDs) or cortisone preparations (corticosteroids) are taken in parallel or alcohol is consumed. The effect of diuretics … Interactions | Thomapyrin®
Pregnancy and lactation Thomapyrin® should not be taken during the first 6 months of pregnancy. The inhibition of cyclooxygenase by ASA and the resulting lack of prostaglandins can lead to errors in the development of the child. If it is necessary to take Thomapyrin®, the lowest possible doses should be used. Thomapyrin® must never be … Pregnancy and lactation | Thomapyrin®
Definition Clopidogrel is a drug from the antiplatelet family (thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors). The drug thus influences blood clotting, similar to aspirin. It is believed to prevent the blood platelets (thrombocytes) from binding together and forming clots. Indications Clopidogrel is used in various clinical pictures where there is an increased risk of blood clots (thrombi) forming … Clopidogrel
Weaning before surgery Stopping clopidogrel carries the risk of unintentional blood clots forming and so-called thromboembolic events such as heart attacks or strokes. However, since there is always a risk of bleeding during surgery, clopidogrel must in most cases be discontinued at least 5 days before surgery. For operations with a low risk of bleeding, … Weaning before surgery | Clopidogrel
Diagnosis Both the flu and a cold can sometimes take a different course and not show all the typical symptoms. A correct distinction is therefore not always possible for medical laymen and in case of doubt it is always advisable to consult a doctor for the exact diagnosis. Alternatively, there are now freely available rapid … Diagnosis | Flu or cold? – These are the differences
Prevention It is possible to prevent influenza by means of flu vaccination. The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) recommends that persons over 60 years of age, pregnant women from the second trimester of pregnancy, residents of old people’s homes or nursing homes and persons at increased risk (e.g. medical and nursing staff) undergo flu vaccination annually. … Prevention | Flu or cold? – These are the differences
Rhinitis, cold, cold, rhinitis, flu Introduction Colloquially one often does not differentiate between the terms flu, cold or flu-like infection. On the basis the symptoms this is also not at all so simple, since both with a flu (influenza) and with a cold (flu-like infection) cough, sore throat and exhaustion occur as main complaints. However, … Flu or cold? – These are the differences