Paracetamol is a commonly used NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent) since its introduction by Von Mering in 1893. Its popularity is because of its long safety record and good efficacy in children and adults. Though it has been used for so many years, its mechanism of action is yet to be elucidated. NSAIDS inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting COX-1(Cyclooxygenase-1) and COX-2(C...

The elderly consume more medications than other age groups, being susceptible to irrational use of therapeutic drugs. This work describes a cross-sectional study that evaluated self-medication practiced by elderly women, who were assisted at the Elderly Care Facility of the hospital of the Catholic University of Brasilia. The socio-economical variables analyzed were age group, educational level...

paracetamol that is known as acetaminophen have the most consume as an analgesic and antipyreticdrug in the world. that is formulated in single compound or mixture at many forms such astablets, syrups, suspensions and drops. the last form is intravenous injections. paracetamol derivedfrom 4-minophenol which is synthesized by acylated the p-acetaminophenol and acetic anhydride.4-aminophenol is t...

Background & Aim: Family Zingiberaceae is worldwide in   distribution. Plants of the zingiberaceae family are used in traditional   herbal folk medicine besides their uses in spices, cosmetic, ornamental, food   preservatives etc. In Uttarakhand the herbs grow from sub-tropical to   temperate region. Globba sessiliflora Simsrhizomes were collected at maturity stage in ...

Background & Aim: Family Zingiberaceae is worldwide in   distribution. Plants of the zingiberaceae family are used in traditional   herbal folk medicine besides their uses in spices, cosmetic, ornamental, food   preservatives etc. In Uttarakhand the herbs grow from sub-tropical to   temperate region. Globba sessiliflora Simsrhizomes were collected at maturity stage in ...

Fever is characterized by high body temperature caused a bacterial infection, virus, and other pathologist conditions. Traditional medicine role in reducing fever using medicinal plants, mainly potentially as antipyretic. One of the communities that still maintain use plant Senduro sub-district community Lumajang regency, which occupied Tengger, Javanese, Madurese ethnic. This research aims to ...