Introduction and mode of action The active ingredient in drug Euthyrox® from Merck Pharma GmbH is called levothyroxine. Euthyrox® contains the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (L-thyroxine). This is used in thyroid diseases (e.g. hypothyroidism). In healthy people, the thyroid gland produces various hormones, including thyroxine. These hormones are needed for many metabolic processes and thus … Euthyrox®
Contraindications Before treatment with Euthyrox® is started, the following diseases must have been excluded or treated: Unsuitable for treatment with Euthyrox® are patients with Coronary heart disease (CHD) Angina pectoris (narrow heart) Arteriosclerosis High blood pressure (hypertension) Hypofunction of the pituitary gland (pituitary insufficiency) Subfunction of the adrenal cortex (adrenal cortex insufficiency) Thyroid Autonomy Hypersensitivity … Contraindications | Euthyrox®
Interactions The lipid-lowering agents colestyramine and colestipol reduce the absorption of levothyroxine and for this reason they should not be used until 4 – 5 hours after taking Euthyrox®. Similarly, aluminum-containing antacids and calcium carbonate, as well as iron-containing drugs reduce the absorption of levothyroxine and should therefore not be taken until two hours after … Interactions | Euthyrox®
Euthyrox in pregnancy and lactation The drug Euthyrox® may also be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There are no known risks to the unborn child or infant if Euthyrox® is used in moderate doses. Due to hormonal factors, the need for levothyroxine may increase in women during pregnancy if they suffer from hypothyroidism. For this … Euthyrox in pregnancy and lactation | Euthyrox®
Product names (exemplary): 1,2-Dehydrocortisol Deltahydrocortisone Metacortandralon Predni blue® Prednisolone acis Predni h tablinen® Prednisolone is an artificially produced glucocorticoid. These in turn form the group of steroid hormones, which are produced in the adrenal cortex. Related to prednisolone in structure and mode of action is the naturally occurring cortisone or hydrocortisone produced in the body … Prednisolone
dexamethasone Definition Fortecortin® is a synthetically produced hormone of the adrenal cortex called glucocorticoid. It has an anti-inflammatory and weakening effect on the immune system. Fields of application A distinction is made between local and systemic (affecting the whole body) use. In the local application, Fortecortin® is used for local inflammations that do not respond … Fortecortin®
Contraindications As with all medicines, there are situations in which Fortecortin® should not be given. However, if an emergency occurs in which the administration of Fortecortin® can save lives, there is no contraindication. Fortecortin® must not be prescribed in cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug. Further contraindications are: In general, Fortecortin® must … Contraindications | Fortecortin®
Side effects The side effects that may occur when taking Fortecortin® depend on the dosage and duration of treatment as well as on the patient (age, sex, health condition). The shorter the duration of therapy, the lower the probability of adverse effects. The following symptoms are typical side effects of Fortecortin® and other dexamethasone products … Side effects | Fortecortin®
Angiotensin 2 is an endogenous hormone which belongs to the class of so-called peptide hormones. Peptide hormones (synonym: proteohormones) are built up from the smallest individual components, the amino acids, and are water-soluble (hydrophilic/lipophobic). Angiotensin 2 itself consists of a total of eight amino acids. Due to its water-soluble property, angiotensin 2 is not able … Angiotensin 2
As part of the so-called renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), angiotensin 2 exerts a considerable influence on the maintenance of many processes within the organism. Angiotensin 2 is a hormone produced by the body itself and belongs to the group of peptide hormones (proteohormones). All peptide hormones have in common that they are composed of small individual … Angiotensin 2 Action
Definition Urbason® is the trade name of the active ingredient methylprednisolone and is used as a therapeutic glucocorticoid. The drug is available only on prescription and can therefore only be taken on the advice of a doctor. Effect Glucocorticoids are endogenous hormones from the adrenal cortex that bind to receptors in the cell and thus … Urbason
Side effects The side effects of Urbason® occur mainly during long-term use and result from its numerous effects in the body. These include nausea and vomiting at high doses, weight gain up to truncal obesity, lipid metabolism disorders, cataracts, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus and psychosis when taken over a long period of time. Hypertension and cardiac … Side effects | Urbason
