Serotonin

Introduction Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a tissue hormone and a neurotransmitter (transmitter of nerve cells). Definition Serotonin is a hormone and neurotransmitter, i.e. messenger substance of the nervous system. Its biochemical name is 5-hydroxy-tryptophan, which means that serotonin is a derivative, i.e. derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. The effect of a hormone and neurotransmitter always … Serotonin

Serotonin Syndrome | Serotonin

Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin can be administered in small doses as a medication if someone is suffering from depression, for example. However, if the approved daily dose that can be taken is exceeded or if serotonin can no longer be broken down correctly or completely, it accumulates in the body and triggers the serotonin syndrome. Syndrome … Serotonin Syndrome | Serotonin

Serotonin vs. dopamine | Serotonin

Serotonin vs. dopamine Dopamine is another neurotransmitter of the brain. It is found in the basal ganglia and the limbic system, where it is involved in thought and perception processes and plays an important role in controlling movement.On the one hand, serotonin and dopamine are active as neurotransmitters, in different areas of the brain with … Serotonin vs. dopamine | Serotonin

Diseases of the pituitary gland | Pituitary gland

Diseases of the pituitary gland Synonyms: Hypopituitarism Inflammation, injury, radiation, or bleeding can lead to disorders of the pituitary gland. This can result in the production of hormones in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland as well as in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Usually, hormone failures occur in combination. This means … Diseases of the pituitary gland | Pituitary gland

Delix

The drug known under the trade name Delix® contains the active ingredient ramipril. Ramipril itself belongs to the group of ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and is mainly used for the treatment of high blood pressure (arterial hypertension). This enzyme is used to convert the inactive form of a blood pressure regulatory messenger into … Delix

Interactions | Delix

Interactions Delix® and other medicines containing ramipril exert a strongly enhancing influence on the blood pressure-lowering effect of the hormone insulin. In addition, the use of Delix® can increase the intensity of antidiabetics immensely. In this context, simultaneous intake can lead to circulatory problems with dizziness. In addition, the use of Delix® interferes with the … Interactions | Delix

Decortin®

Introduction The drug known under the trade name “Decortin®” contains the active ingredient prednisolone. Decortin® is therefore a synthetically produced glucocorticoid, i.e. a hormone which in the human body is actually produced in the adrenal cortex. Glucocorticoids in turn belong to the group of steroid hormones. Their production is based on a cholesterol molecule, the … Decortin®