Anyone taking antimalarial drugs to prevent malaria who develops a fever or flu-like symptoms while taking the medicine or within 2-3 months after traveling to an area where malaria is common should call a physician immediately.
Treatment of knee pain depends on the cause of the knee pain. If you have been working on your knees all day then potentially rest and anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen can help. If the cause is trauma and there is possible joint damage then you should seek medical attention.
Drugs for osteoarthritis of the knee. Painkillers (analgesics) help with pain and stiffness but they donât affect the arthritis itself and wonât repair the damage to your joint. 1  Painkillers are best used occasionally when youâre in pain or when youâre likely to be exercising.