List of tablets for headaches and high blood pressure

Compound

The composition of Nurofen depends on the form of its release:

pharmachologic effect

NSAIDs. Has analgesic properties. Relieves fever. Blocks the spread of inflammatory processes.

Pharmacodynamics

The mechanism of action of the drug is explained by the properties of a propionic acid derivative and is caused by inhibition of the synthesis of PG - mediators of pain, inflammation and hyperthermic reaction. Indiscriminately stops the work of COX of the first and second types. Slows down the production of prostaglandins.

Reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation. The analgesic effect lasts for up to eight hours.

Pharmacokinetics

Has high absorption. Almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum concentration in blood plasma when taken orally on an empty stomach is recorded after 45 minutes. If you take the tablets with food, the Cmax time approximately doubles.

90% bound to blood proteins. Gradually penetrates into the joint cavities. Retains in synovial fluid. Lower concentrations of ibuprofen are found in cerebrospinal fluid than in plasma. Passes into breast milk in small quantities.

Metabolized in the liver. It is excreted from the body by the urinary system, a small part - with bile. The half-life is two hours.

Indications for use

Indications for use of Nurofen:

• headache, migraine;
• toothache;
• neuralgia;
• myalgia;
• pain in the back;
• rheumatism;
• algodismenorrhea;
• joint pain;
• osteoporosis;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• pain resulting from any injury.

Nurofen is often used for colds. It relieves inflammation and lowers body temperature, improving the general well-being of the patient.

Nurofen for influenza should be taken only to combat fever - the drug does not have antiviral activity and cannot speed up recovery.

Nurofen at temperature

Can be used if body temperature is more than 38.5°C. If fever persists after three days of anti-inflammatory treatment, you should definitely consult your doctor.

Nurofen for headaches

Relieves the pain of tension. Has a high safety profile. Eliminates symptoms for up to 8 hours. At the same time, it eliminates inflammation.

Nurofen for toothache

The drug is effective for pulpitis, relieves pain during the recovery period after surgical treatment. The medicine can be given to children in the form approved for them during the eruption of baby teeth.

Nurofen for menstruation

Very quickly and effectively eliminates painful cramps, improves a woman’s well-being during menstruation. Depending on how you feel, you can use up to 3-4 tablets per day.

Nurofen for chickenpox

Used only to normalize body temperature. It does not speed up the healing process, since it does not affect viruses and does not destroy the smallpox pathogen.

It can cause purulent complications, so it is not recommended for this diagnosis.

Nurofen for migraines

Eliminates severe headaches, fights intolerance to sounds and bright light. Can be used at the prodrome stage, as well as directly during an attack.

Treatment of headaches with high blood pressure

Treatment of headaches with high blood pressure is resorted to when diastolic pressure figures rise above 120 mmHg, or there is a sharp jump in blood pressure (pressure rises by 25% of the normal value and above). If there are problems with blood vessels, the headache will have a bursting, pulsating character, localized in the temples and back of the head. With nervous and physical stress, cephalalgia slowly increases and also subsides, and may be accompanied by nausea and dizziness. A sharp jump in blood pressure causes a severe bursting headache, which intensifies with any movement. With spasm of the cerebral arteries, the patient complains of “floaters before the eyes” and a dull pain in the head.

Treatment of headaches with high blood pressure always begins with measuring blood pressure. If the numbers are elevated, you should first bring the blood pressure back to normal, and then eliminate the headache with other drugs if it does not go away.

To normalize high blood pressure, the following means are used:

• calcium channel blockers - Cordafen, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Phenigidine, Corinfar, Felodipine;
• a new generation of selective beta blockers (reduce heart rate) - Metoprolol, Tenoric, Bisoprolol, Egilok;
• myotropic antispasmodics (prescribed at the beginning of the development of hypertension) - No-shpa, Dibazol, Magnesium sulfate, Papazol, Spazmalgon;
• diuretics (reduce blood pressure by reducing blood volume by removing water from the body with urine) - Lasix, Furosemide, Trifas;
• sartans (without affecting the heart, they reduce blood pressure) - Candesartan, Eprosartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan;
• ACE inhibitors (dilate blood vessels, reduce blood pressure well) - Renitec, Enam, Captopril, Enalapril, Ramipril, Trandolapril;
• nitrates (sharply reduce blood pressure, used mainly for angina pectoris, myocardial infarction) - Cardiket, Sustak, Perlinganite, Erinit, Isoket;
• ganglion blockers (eliminate spasms in arterioles) - Phentolamine, Benzohexonium, Ebrantil.

If you don’t know how to relieve a headache with high blood pressure, when it has already returned to normal, then you can choose a drug from the list below, but you should first consult with your doctor.

The following will help you get rid of this cephalalgia:

• Ascopar;
• Acetylsalicylic acid;
• Has;
• Paracetamol;
• Solpadeine;
• Citramon.

When taking these medications, you should keep in mind that they should not be taken for more than 10-15 days in a row.

The text was checked by expert doctors: Head of the socio-psychological service of the Alkoklinik MC, psychologist Yu.P. Baranova, L.A. Serova, a psychiatrist-narcologist.

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Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Nurofen are as follows:

• complete/incomplete combination of bronchial asthma, recurrent polyposis of the nose and paranasal sinuses and intolerance to Aspirin or other NSAIDs;
• allergy to Nurofen;
• erosion/ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract, bleeding of ulcerative origin;
• history of perforation and bleeding of a gastrointestinal ulcer caused by the use of any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
• severe liver/renal failure;
• acute liver diseases;
• hyperkalemia;
• severe disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular system (NYHA class four);
• recovery after coronary artery bypass surgery;
• bleeding of any origin;
• decompensated heart failure;
• hemorrhagic diathesis;
• third trimester of pregnancy;
• individual fructose intolerance, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption;
• hemophilia, blood clotting disorder.

Particular caution should be exercised when treating with Nurofen in patients with a history of gastritis, colitis, enterocolitis, bronchial asthma, allergies, lupus erythematosus, and Sharpe's syndrome. Also, patients with severe dehydration and nephrotic syndrome should be treated under the supervision of a doctor.

Dosage

The dosage of Nurofen for adults and children over 12 years of age is 1 capsule or tablet (200 mg) up to 3-4 times a day. The interval between doses should be about six hours. The maximum permissible daily dosage is 1200 mg.

The dosage of Nurofen for children depends on age and body weight. It should not exceed more than 30 mg/kg:

• 3-6 months (5-7.6 kg) - 2.5 ml three times a day;
• 6-12 months (7.7-9 kg) - 2.5 ml up to 4 times a day;
• from one to three years (10-16 kg) - 5 ml 3 times;
• from 4 to 6 years (17-20 kg) - 7.5 ml three times a day;
• from 7 to 9 years (21-30 kg) - 10 ml in the morning, lunch and evening;
• from 10 to 12 years (31-40 kg) - 15 ml three times.

Treatment of a child with Nurofen should last no more than three days.

The dosages of children's suppositories are as follows:

• age from 3 to 9 months - 1 piece three times a day;
• from 9 months to 2 years - 1 piece 4 times.

The gel is intended for patients over 14 years of age. You need to squeeze out a strip 4 to 10 cm long from the tube and gently rub it into the painful area. Reuse is possible after 4 hours.

What can you take at home?

If the pressure increases, move horizontally with several pillows under your head. It is necessary to ensure a flow of fresh air into the room.

Traditional medicine can also help lower blood pressure:

• Performing a hot foot bath. The feet are placed in water at a temperature of 40 degrees for 15 minutes.
• You can stick mustard plaster on your neck.
• Acupressure may also help reduce pain. Start at your earlobes and slowly move towards the back of your head in smooth, circular motions.
• Chamomile and lemon tea helps relax muscles and the nervous system. Pour boiling water over the herb, let it brew for 30 minutes, then add lemon zest and sugar.

• For headaches, you can drink tincture of celandine herb. Dissolve 40 drops of tincture in 100 ml of water.
• Valerian tablets help relieve attacks of dizziness and pain. They need to be drunk twice a day.
• Clover tincture is easy to prepare. The dried flowers of the plant are poured with vodka and left for two weeks. Drink the drug at the first sign of pain in the amount of 30 ml.

Traditional medicine can be used as independent therapy only in the initial stages of the development of the problem. In other cases, it must be combined with the main treatment. Only a specialist can prescribe good and effective drugs.

It is forbidden to drink strong tea or coffee, take a hot bath, or smoke cigarettes. It is dangerous to take medications (especially caffeine-based ones) on your own in an attempt to relieve pain symptoms.

Side effects

To avoid unwanted side reactions, it is necessary to take the medicine in small doses over a short course. In elderly people, the likelihood of complications caused by taking Nurofen is higher.

When using the product, adverse reactions may occur:

• Disorders of the hematopoietic system, including agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia. With these diagnoses, first the patient’s body temperature rises and his throat begins to hurt. Later, mild nosebleeds occur. Numerous skin hemorrhages appear.
• Allergic and anaphylactic reaction, spasm of the respiratory tract. Shortness of breath, bronchospasm, and exacerbation of bronchial asthma may occur. Also, individual intolerance to Nurofen is manifested by urticaria, Lyell's syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema, rhinitis, and edema.
• Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, constipation. Rarely, gastrointestinal bleeding, melena, gastritis, exacerbation of colitis or Crohn's disease occur.
• Problems with the liver. Increased activity of liver transaminases, jaundice, hepatitis.
• Acute renal failure - with long-term use. Nephrotic syndrome, cystitis, hematuria, proteinuria, papillary necrosis.
• Headache. Aseptic meningitis.
• Blood pressure surges. Heart failure. There may be an increased risk of blood clots.
• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing.

Changes in laboratory parameters may occur due to the use of Nurofen. Thus, the level of hemoglobin and hematocrit, glucose concentration may decrease, and blood clotting may decrease.

Plasma concentration of creatinine, on the contrary, increases, as does the activity of liver transaminases.

If the patient experiences any side effects, he needs to interrupt the anti-inflammatory drug course and seek medical advice again. The doctor will conduct the necessary examination and select the optimal Nurofen analogue.

At what pressure can a headache occur?

Headache can occur with both high and low blood pressure. This is due to impaired blood flow, causing the body to lack oxygen and nutrients. The heart and brain suffer the most.

High blood pressure is manifested by throbbing, sharp pain, concentrated in the temporal and occipital regions. The malaise lasts for a long time (from several hours to 2-3 days). Feeling of tightness and heaviness in the eyes. All symptoms worsen with any movement of the head.

Low blood pressure causes throbbing, dull, pressing pain in the temple, back of the head or forehead. The pain is constant and concentrated on one side of the head. The patient experiences nausea, dizziness and loss of energy.

special instructions

The manufacturer recommends taking Nurofen in the shortest possible courses in the minimum effective dosages. This reduces the likelihood of developing adverse reactions. If you need to take the drug for more than ten days, then this should be done strictly under medical supervision.

Persons with bronchial asthma or prone to allergies should be warned that Nurofen may cause bronchospasm.

The use of the drug for lupus erythematosus and mixed connective tissue pathologies can cause the occurrence of aseptic meningitis.

If a long-term drug course is planned, the peripheral blood picture should be constantly examined. It is also necessary to monitor changes in the activity of the kidneys and liver.

If you need to evaluate the level of 17-ketosteroids, stop taking Nurofen 2 days before the examination.

Not compatible with ethanol.

If signs of gastropathy appear, a diagnostic study is necessary, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, stool analysis for the presence of occult blood, and collection of a urine sample.

Persons diagnosed with renal failure should consult a doctor before starting treatment with Nurofen.

In case of arterial hypertension (including a history of it), heart failure, the drug should be used with caution and only as prescribed by a doctor. The drug can cause fluid retention, which will lead to a hypertensive crisis and the formation of serious edema.

In case of untreatable and uncontrolled hypertension, coronary heart disease, pathologies of peripheral arteries, cerebrovascular anomalies, congestive heart failure of class II or III according to NYHA, you should stop taking ibuprofen in high dosages.

Treatment with Nurofen for chickenpox is associated with an increased risk of dangerous purulent complications of existing infectious and inflammatory lesions of the subcutaneous fat.

Suppresses the production of cyclooxygenase and the synthesis of prostaglandins. Negatively affects the ovulation process. To some extent suppresses the reproductive abilities of the body. These effects are reversible after discontinuation of treatment. Patients planning pregnancy should take this into account.

May cause dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and worsen attention characteristics. Therefore, persons who drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery must be especially careful. During the drug course they should avoid driving a vehicle.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

It is forbidden to use in the third trimester. If possible, treatment with Nurofen should be avoided in the first and second trimester.

Small amounts of ibuprofen are excreted in breast milk. But this in no way affects the baby’s health. For this reason, it is not necessary to stop breastfeeding during treatment with the medication.

Use in childhood

Cannot be used by patients under six years of age. Use with caution when treating children under 12 years of age.

For impaired renal function

Contraindicated for use in severe renal failure if creatinine clearance is less than 30 ml/min.

It can be taken with caution if this indicator varies from 30 to 60 ml/min., as well as with nephrotic diseases.

For liver dysfunction

Not suitable for patients with severe liver failure or acute liver diseases.

Under medical supervision, it can be used by persons with cirrhosis with portal hypertension, hyperbilirubinemia.

Use in old age

Can be prescribed to elderly people, but with caution.

The mechanism of malaise with high blood pressure

Why does a change in blood pressure from normal cause headaches? The vessels of a healthy person are able to change the diameter of the lumen under the influence of blood pressure during movement. This allows the body to adapt to the effects of various unfavorable factors.

When elasticity and elasticity are lost, the vessels narrow and the pressure surge becomes permanent. Lack of oxygen and nutrients affects the functioning of all brain structures. There are many symptoms, including headache.

The cause of increased blood pressure can be stress, disruption of rest and work schedules, bad habits, excess weight or poor diet, hypothermia or excessive physical activity. Diseases of the internal organs are a common cause of hypertension or hypotension.

Everyone can determine at what pressure a headache begins. It is enough to keep a diary and note measurements when a headache occurs. It is also important to identify the reasons that led to this condition.

Only your doctor can tell you what medications you can take for high and low blood pressure. Taking into account the nature of the pain, he will select the drug and prescribe the optimal dose and duration of treatment.

For headaches caused by hypertension, you should not take medications that increase blood pressure. For example, you should not drink Citramon for pain with high blood pressure. It contains caffeine, which further increases blood pressure.

Nurofen's analogs

Among the most popular analogues of Nurofen are: Ibuprofen, MIG 400, Faspik, Maximcold.

The gel form can be replaced with Ibuprofen ointment, Dolgit gel and Dolgit cream.

Which is better Nurofen or Ibuprofen?

Both drugs contain the same active ingredient, therefore they have the same indications and contraindications. But, according to patient reviews, Ibuprofen more often causes unwanted side reactions.

Which is better Nurofen or Paracetamol?

Paracetamol begins to act more slowly, which is why the patient is forced to endure the pain longer. It also lowers body temperature worse and for a shorter period of time in viral and infectious diseases.

Paracetamol does not have anti-inflammatory properties like Nurofen. But it is safer for pregnant women.

At the same time, during treatment with Ibuprofen, adverse reactions occur more often, and there is a possibility of bleeding. It should not be used for a long time, as the risk of damage to the mucous membranes of the stomach increases.

Which is better Nurofen or Panadol?

Panadol is based on paracetamol, Nurofen is based on ibuprofen. Both drugs relieve pain and reduce body temperature. They qualitatively eliminate the signs of acute respiratory viral infections, headaches, toothache and muscle pain. They do not accumulate in the human body and do not form toxic compounds.

Panadol lowers body temperature more slowly. It is safer for children and pregnant women. If necessary, drugs can be combined or alternated.

Which is better Nurofen or Cefekon?

Cefekon is a medicine based on paracetamol. Its effect lasts for up to 4 hours. Nurofen acts longer (up to 6-8 hours) and much faster. This is its significant advantage. It also relieves toothache better.

Which is better Nurofen or Ibuklin?

Ibuklin is a combination drug. It contains both ibuprofen and paracetamol. Very quickly lowers body temperature to normal levels. It is stronger than Nurofen. At the same time, it is characterized by a stronger load on the liver and irritates the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract. It can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription.

The use of Ibuklin is relevant if the body temperature exceeds 39 ° C. It is advisable to use it once.

Which is better Nurofen or Nise?

Nise is recognized as a more progressive anti-inflammatory. It is based on nimesulide. This substance quickly relieves muscle pain, has antipyretic properties, and does not cause stomach ulcers. But it is contraindicated in patients under 16 years of age. Long-term use may cause toxic liver damage.

Nise has more pronounced toxic properties than Nurofen. But with short-term use, they most often do not appear.

Types of pain syndrome

At different stages of arterial hypertension, pain changes its nature and intensity. How does pain in the head manifest when blood pressure rises?

• Initially, the pain is intermittent and episodic and can be easily managed with acupressure, applying a compress, or drinking soothing herbs.
• In advanced cases, the pain becomes severe and lasts a long time. Nausea, dizziness, and impaired coordination of movements and attention appear.

Adequate access to a doctor and diagnostic tests can determine the true cause of a health problem. Attacks of hypertension can be completely eliminated or stable remission can be achieved.

For mild hypertension

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