Advil vs. Aleve: Choosing the Right Pain Relief for Headaches and Migraines

Advil vs. Aleve: Choosing the Right Pain Relief for Headaches and Migraines

Advil and Aleve are two widely used over-the-counter medications for pain relief, with the active ingredients being ibuprofen and naproxen, respectively. Both are classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which function by inhibiting enzymes involved in the production of prostaglandins, compounds that mediate inflammation and pain. However, their biochemical properties and pharmacokinetics differ significantly, making … Read more

FDA Gives a Green Signal to a New Drug for Uncomplicated UTI

fda approved new drug for UTI

On 24th April 2024, the FDA approves pivmecillinam under the brand name Pivya for treating uncomplicated UTIs in adult women. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections are caused by microorganisms like Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Proteus mirabilis, and Escherichia coli. The UTI infections caused by the above-mentioned bacteria are more common than others and affect almost 50% of women … Read more