Doctor and television presenter Alexander Myasnikov has detailed the essential painkillers that every home medicine cabinet should contain, speaking during a broadcast of the health program About the Most Important on the Russia 1 channel.
In the episode, which was made available on the Smotrim online platform, Myasnikov stated that households ought to keep both ibuprofen and paracetamol on hand for routine pain management.
According to the doctor, paracetamol can be taken after other medications if those initial drugs fail to relieve pain. He also emphasized that paracetamol is safe for elderly people.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen are two of the most widely used over-the-counter pain relievers worldwide. Paracetamol is commonly taken to ease mild to moderate pain and lower fevers, while ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce swelling, inflammation, and body aches.
Emergency chest pain medication
In addition to basic pain relievers, Myasnikov advised people to keep aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, in their medicine kits at home.
He explained that aspirin must be taken in cases of acute chest pain, which can serve as a warning symptom of a heart attack. The specialist emphasized that having aspirin stored at home is mandatory.
Aspirin is a blood-thinning medication that helps prevent blood clots from forming or expanding inside arterial walls. During a suspected cardiovascular emergency, emergency medical guidance often recommends taking aspirin promptly to reduce potential damage to heart tissues while awaiting hospital care.
Disproving cardiovascular myths
Myasnikov has previously used his television broadcasts to address common medical misconceptions, including popular myths surrounding high blood pressure and hypertension.
The doctor previously dispelled the widespread belief that fatigue and headaches are directly linked to elevated blood pressure, calling that assumption incorrect.
Hypertension is a chronic medical condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure in the arteries. While severe blood pressure spikes can cause medical issues, medical literature notes that mild to moderate hypertension often develops silently without causing immediate physical symptoms such as headaches.
About the Most Important is a long-running medical talk show broadcast on Russia 1, a major national state television network in Russia. Myasnikov regularly hosts segments on the program, offering practical medical advice and clarifying health topics for viewers across the country.
