A contraindication is when certain factors, such as age, pre-existing conditions or injuries, militate against a particular therapeutic or medical intervention. This medical term is derived from the Latin language of “contra” = “against” and “indicare” = indicate. The technical language also speaks of contraindication. If physicians ignore the presence of a contraindication, the patient … Contraindication: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Erythromelalgia is a rare circulatory disorder that is associated with seizure-like recurring painful swelling in the legs, feet, arms, and/or hands. Men and women can be equally affected by erythromelalgia. What is erythromelalgia? Erythromelalgia is the name given to a rare neuro-vascular disorder and functional circulatory disorder associated with seizure-like painful hyperemia (increased blood flow) … Erythromelalgia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Lysine acetyl salicylate is commercially available as powder and injectable (Aspégic, Alcacyl powder, Germany: e.g., Aspirin i.v., Aspisol). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Migpriv, which is combined with metoclopramide for migraine, was withdrawn from the market in many countries in December 2011 see under Migpriv. Kardégic was withdrawn from the … Lysine Acetyl Salicylate
Definition Carboxylic acids are organic acids with the general structure R-COOH (less commonly: R-CO2H). It is composed of a residue, a carbonyl group, and a hydroxyl group. The functional group is called the carboxy group (carboxyl group). Molecules with two or three carboxy groups are called dicarboxylic acids or tricarboxylic acids. An example of a … Carboxylic Acids
Urticaria pigmentosa is the name given to a form of mastocytosis. It is predominantly seen in young children. What is urticaria pigmentosa? Urticaria pigmentosa is the most common form of mastocytosis. Mastocytosis refers to a rare disorder in which mast cells accumulate in the skin as well as in internal organs. In medicine, urticaria pigmentosa, … Urticaria Pigmentosa: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms The disease begins with symptoms similar to a cold or flu, with elevated temperature, fever, feeling sick, weakness, and fatigue. Within about 24 hours, the typical rash appears all over the body and develops within a few days. It is initially blotchy and then filled blisters form, which break open and crust over. The … Chickenpox (Varicella)
Drug fever usually occurs in association with medication use as an undesirable side effect. However, in some cases, drug fever is a desirable side effect with therapeutic benefits. An elevated body temperature caused by certain drugs is usually registered up to ten days after the start of therapy. Depending on the triggering drug, drug fever … Drug Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms The possible symptoms of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) include: Visual disturbances, temporary blindness Difficulty swallowing Sensory disturbances such as numbness or formication. Speech disorders Coordination disorders, loss of balance, paralysis. Behavioral disturbances, fatigue, drowsiness, agitation, psychosis, memory impairment. The symptoms occur suddenly, are transient and last only briefly, during a maximum of one … Transient Ischemic Attack
The name may be a tongue twister, but the active ingredient has star quality: acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Whether it’s a headache, toothache, fever or a hangover after a night of drinking – almost everyone has been helped by ASA at one time or another. This little brother of salicylic acid was first produced around 1850 … Acetylsalicylic Acid: Effects, Dosage, Side Effects
Dipyridamole is the name given to an active substance from the group of platelet aggregation inhibitors. The drug is used primarily for the prophylaxis of strokes. What is dipyridamole? Dipyridamole is the name given to a drug belonging to the group of platelet aggregation inhibitors. The drug is used primarily for the prophylaxis of strokes. … Dipyridamole: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products In many countries, drugs containing butalbital are no longer approved (e.g., Cafergot-PB). Combination products are still on the market in some countries, including the United States, where numerous products are available. Structure and properties Butalbital (C11H16N2O3, Mr = 224.3 g/mol) or 5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid exists as a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder that is … Butalbital
Products Prasugrel is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Efient). It was approved in many countries, in the EU and in the US in 2009. Generic versions were registered in 2019. Structure and properties Prasugrel (C20H20FNO3S, Mr = 373.4 g/mol) belongs to the group of thienopyridines and exists as a hydrochloride as a … Prasugrel
