Get to know a little about my Medication

Panadol 500mg

Panadol is a Paracetamol by GlaxoSmithKline which is available everywhere ie. Pharmacy, Supermarket, 7-11 Convenient Stores etc. It is widely used for relief of headaches, aches and pains, fever. It also used for anti-inflmmatory effect. It is generally safe if it is used at the recommended dosage. Overdosed of paracetamol could cause liver damage. Never take Paracetamol with alcohol as it will increase the risk of liver damage. 

Take two tablets each time after meal. Do not take any other medicine containing paracetamol at the same time. Also, do not take more than 2 tablets at any one time and do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Augmentin 625mg

Augmentin is an Antibiotic(1) containing amoxicillin(2) + Clavulanate(3) Potassium by GlaxoSmithKline. This combination results in an antibiotic with an increased spectrum of action and restored efficacy against amoxicillin-resistant bacteria that produce β-lactamase.

Take One tablets each time after meal. Twice a day and Not more than 3 tablets a day. This means that it is generally safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding mums. However, Do Not take this before consult your doctors. Augmentin 625mg dosage is not suitable for children. Always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Cloxacillin

Cloxacillin is a penicillin-related antibiotic used against staphylococci(4) that produce beta-lactamase(5). It is prescribed to treat bacteria infections and it will not work for viral infection i.e. common cold or flu. Overuse of any antibiotic may lead to reduced in effectiveness. 

Use of Cloxacillin for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection. Cloxacillin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is generally safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding mums. However, Do Not take this before consult your doctors. 

Ponstel (I was told Ponsten and It was written Ponsten) 

Ponstel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic(6), and antipyretic(7) activities in animal models. The mechanism of action of Ponstel, like that of other NSAIDs(8), is not completely understood but may be related to prostaglandin(9) synthetase inhibition.

Based on its physical and chemical properties, Ponstel is expected to be excreted in human breast milk.

Danzen 5mg

Danzen is Serratiopeptidase (5mg = 10,000 units/tab) by Takeda. It is used for Anti-inflammatory & Anti-tumefacient(10) oral enzyme preparation. It helps eliminate of inflammatory edema(11) and swelling. Improves circulation at the inflammatory focus by breaking down abnormal exudates and protein and by promoting the absorption of the decomposed products through blood and lymphathic vessels.

Definitions :-

1. Antibiotic ~ noun, a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
2. Amoxicillin ~ nouna broad-spectrum semisynthetic penicillin, closely related to ampicillin but better absorbed when taken orally, used esp. for ear and upper respiratory infections.
3. Clavulanate ~ noun, The name is derived from the Streptomyces clavuligerus, which produces clavulanic acid. Clavulanic acid is biosynthetically generated from the amino acid arginine and the sugar glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate.
4. staphylococci ~ noun, a bacterium of a genus that includes many pathogenic kinds that cause pus formation, esp. in the skin and mucous membranes.
5. beta-lactamese ~ noun, Any of various enzymes that are produced by gram-negative bacteria and hydrolyze lactam rings, thereby inactivating penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics. Also calledcephalosporinase, penicillinase.
6. Analgesic ~ noun, an agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness.
7. Antipyretic ~ noun, An agent that reduces or prevents fever
8. NSAIDs ~ abbreviation for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: any of a class of drugs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, used for reducing inflammation and pain in rheumatic diseases. Possible adverse effects include gastric ulceration
9. Prostaglandin ~ noun, Any of a group of potent hormonelike substances that are produced in various mammalian tissues, are derived from arachidonic acid, and mediate a wide range of physiological functions, such as control of blood pressure, contraction of smooth muscle, and modulation of inflammation
10. Tumefacient ~ adj, Producing or tending to produce swelling.
11. Edema ~ noun, n excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue spaces or a body cavity.

I was trying to find out did my doctors prescribe the right medication or not since I am still not recovered yet. Apparently, the prescribed medications are safe and supposingly effective. It is either I am being impatient or stubborn bacteria loves me too much. Sigh~~

Don't be scared. This is what a sick woman would do when she doesn't know what else she can do.... errr... ya..dunno what am i saying.....