Medicine information in English

High blood pressure often causes no clear symptoms, but over time it can put strain on the body. Amlodipine helps the blood vessels relax, so the blood can flow with less pressure.

High cholesterol usually causes no symptoms, but over time it can lead to fatty build-up inside the blood vessels. Atorvastatin helps reduce that burden and lower the long-term risk of heart and circulation problems.

Diclofenac can reduce pain and inflammation, but it may also irritate the stomach and, in some people, affect the heart or kidneys. It is most useful when used carefully, at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest possible time.

Eliquis helps prevent harmful blood clots by making it harder for the blood to clot. This can protect against dangerous clots, but it also means the body may bleed more easily if an injury or irritation occurs.

Enalapril is used for high blood pressure and, in some cases, for heart failure. It helps the blood vessels relax so that blood can flow more easily and the strain on the heart and circulation becomes lower.

Hjertemagnyl is low-dose acetylsalicylic acid that makes blood platelets less likely to stick together. In this setting, it is not used as an ordinary painkiller, but as protection against blood clots in people who need it.

Ibuprofen is used for pain, inflammation, and fever. It belongs to a group of medicines that can reduce both pain and inflammation. But like other NSAIDs, it can also put strain on the stomach, kidneys, or heart in some people if used incorrectly or for too long.

Imozop is a sleeping medicine that may help with short-term insomnia. It can make it easier to fall asleep, but in some people the effect may still be felt the next morning. That is why it should be used carefully and preferably only for a limited period.

Insulin helps the body regulate blood sugar properly. When the body does not have enough insulin, or when insulin does not work well enough, sugar remains too high in the blood. This medicine helps sugar move into the body's cells so it can be used for energy.

Lamotrigine is a medicine that affects electrical signaling in the brain. It is used for epilepsy and sometimes for bipolar disorder to create more stability and calm. This medicine is started slowly because the body needs time to get used to it.

High blood pressure often stays quiet, but over time it can put strain on the heart, brain, and kidneys. Losartan helps the blood vessels relax more, so the blood can move with less pressure.

Marevan makes it harder for the blood to clot. This can protect against dangerous clots, but it also means bleeding can happen more easily if the dose becomes too strong or if another medicine changes the effect.

Sometimes the body feels tired, but the sleep rhythm does not settle properly. Melatonin helps the body recognise that it is night, so sleep can come more naturally.

Metformin helps the body manage blood sugar in a steadier and more balanced way. Many people start this medicine when type 2 diabetes is diagnosed because it supports the body without usually causing a sudden strong drop in blood sugar.

Metoprolol helps the heart work in a calmer way. It can slow the heart rate, reduce strain on the heart, and lower blood pressure, so it is often used when the heart is beating too fast or when blood pressure is too high.

Morphine is a strong pain medicine in the opioid group. It is used for severe pain when other pain relief is not enough. As an injection, it is often given by healthcare professionals or according to a carefully planned treatment schedule.

Morphine is a strong pain medicine in the opioid group. It is used for severe pain when other pain relief is not enough. Some types are standard tablets, while others are modified-release tablets that release the medicine slowly over time.

Naproxen is a medicine in the NSAID group. It reduces pain, inflammation, and sometimes fever. It is used for conditions such as muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, and menstrual pain.

Pantoprazole is a medicine that reduces stomach acid. It is used for reflux, heartburn, ulcers, and other acid-related problems. The tablet is often gastro-resistant, so it should be swallowed whole.

Paracetamol is used for mild to moderate pain and fever. It can help with headache, toothache, muscle pain, and fever symptoms. It is a common medicine, but correct dosing is very important.

Quetiapine is a medicine used for some mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It can help with symptoms like hallucinations, strong suspiciousness, disorganised thinking, or major mood changes. It comes as regular tablets and extended-release tablets.

Sertraline is an antidepressant used for depression and anxiety. It belongs to the SSRI group and works by affecting the serotonin system in the brain. It does not work immediately, and it often takes a few weeks before the effect is clearly felt.

Symbicort is an inhaled medicine containing two ingredients: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide reduces inflammation in the airways, and formoterol opens the airways to make breathing easier. It is used for asthma and, in some people, also for COPD.

Ventoline is a quick-relief inhaled medicine. It opens the airways to make breathing easier when shortness of breath or wheezing comes on quickly. This medicine is mainly used for fast relief of asthma symptoms or other episodes of narrowed airways.

Xarelto is a blood thinner. It lowers the risk that the blood will form harmful clots. This medicine is used in some patients to prevent or treat blood clots, depending on their condition.