painkillers

How to prevent stomach ulcers!

 Stomach ulcers can turn out to be very painful which can further lead to severe abdominal pain, nausea and in worst cases, blood in the stool.

Jun 23, 2016, 00:05 AM IST

Common painkiller may hamper our ability to notice errors

For the study, two groups of 30 participants were given a target-detection task called the Go or No Go.

Apr 10, 2016, 17:20 PM IST

Turns out, common painkillers can risk your heart

 Common painkillers or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to alleviate fever symptoms and reduce pain, have more side effects than previously believed, as per a new study.

Mar 18, 2016, 13:22 PM IST

Popping pills to manage pain can prove fatal for you

A study published in the Annals of Family Medicine this month shows that opioid is linked with onset of depression after controlling for pain and daily morphine equivalent doses.

Jan 18, 2016, 23:28 PM IST

Drug addiction through painkiller more common in women

There has been a 30 percent increase in the number of patients becoming addicted to opioids through doctor-prescribed painkillers, usually for chronic pain management.

Nov 10, 2015, 14:05 PM IST

52 new drugs come under price control

To keep a check on prices of essential medicines, the government has brought 52 new drugs under its price control mechanism including some commonly used painkillers and antibiotics, as also those useful in treatment of cancer and skin diseases.

Dec 12, 2014, 18:03 PM IST