Products Clemastine is commercially available in tablet form and as a solution for injection (Tavegyl). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Tavegyl gel has been off the market since 2010 because of low demand. It can be replaced, for example, by a dimetindene maleate gel (Fenistil). Structure and properties Clemastine (C21H26ClNO, Mr … Clemastine
Definition Levocabastine is a drug from the group of so-called antihistamines. They are mainly used in the treatment of seasonal, allergic complaints such as hay fever. Preparations containing levocabastine are available as eye drops or nasal sprays, but only rarely as tablets. They are only available in pharmacies but without a prescription. Effect Histamine is … Levocabastine
Dosage forms Levocabastine is successfully used especially for seasonal allergic conjunctival irritation. The drug is an antihistamine that neutralizes and inhibits the histamine released by the body during an allergic reaction. Eye drops act locally and relatively quickly. Irritated conjunctiva, which can often burn and redden due to the histamine released, are quickly healed by … Dosage forms | Levocabastine
Dosage of Levocabastine As eye drops, levocabastine should be administered twice daily, one drop in each eye. For nasal spray, 2 strokes should be taken twice a day if allergic symptoms occur. As a preventive measure, antihistamine preparations should rather not be taken. Cortisone as an alternative If levocabastine does not have sufficient effect, consideration … Dosage of Levocabastine | Levocabastine
Definition Antazoline is a so-called antihistamine that is effective against allergic reactions. It is usually used in combination with a sympathetic stimulant. Antazolin is mainly used as eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis, which can occur for example in hay fever. Effect The messenger substance histamine is released by mast cells in increased quantities, especially in … Antazoline
Tetryzolin The active ingredient, tetryzolin, is a so-called sympathomimetic, which, as the name suggests, imitates the action of the sympathetic nervous system. Tetryzolin binds to certain sympathetic receptors, which leads to a narrowing of the vessels in the eye. This leads to reduced blood circulation, less redness and a decrease in the flow of tears. … Tetryzolin | Antazoline
Lorano® is an antiallergic from the class of antihistamines. It contains the active ingredient loratadine, which binds to histamine receptors, and is used primarily for allergic rhinitis such as hay fever or pollen allergies. Histamine Histamine is a histamine produced naturally in the body. After its formation from the amino acid histidine, it unfolds its … Lorano
Fields of application Lorano® is mainly used for allergic rhinitis such as hay fever. It relieves symptoms such as swollen nasal mucous membranes, a runny nose and itching of the eyes. Lorano® can also alleviate symptoms such as itchy, swollen skin (wheals) in cases of hives (urticaria), an allergic reaction of the skin to food … Fields of application | Lorano
Interactions Taking Lorano® and taking other medications at the same time can cause the level of active ingredient of Lorano® in the blood to rise. Such medications include antibiotics or antifungals (antifungal agents). In order to avoid interactions, it is therefore also advisable to consult a doctor if you plan to take Lorano® and are … Interactions | Lorano
The active ingredient of the drug Tavegil® is called clemastine and belongs to the group of so-called antihistamines, which are better known as anti-allergics. The drug is used to treat urticaria (hives) and allergies associated with typical symptoms such as sneezing and nasal discharge. Tavegil® is also used to treat itching of various causes such … Tavegil®
Mode of action The active ingredient of clemastine belongs to the group of antihistamines. The active substance represents an antagonist (opponent or also inhibitor) at the histamine receptor H1. Histamine is a messenger substance in the human body, which shows its effect for example as a tissue hormone or as a transmitter in the nervous … Mode of action | Tavegil®
Side effects As with any medication, there may be some side effects when taking Tavegil®, regardless of the dosage form. Very often this leads to pronounced fatigue. This is due to the fact that the active ingredient is attached to certain receptors in the brain. The active ingredient clemastine belongs to the group of 1st … Side effects | Tavegil®
