COVID-19

Symptoms Symptoms of Covid-19 include (selection): Fever Cough (irritating cough or with sputum) Respiratory disorders, shortness of breath, shortness of breath. Feeling sick, fatigue Cold symptoms: runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat. Pain in the limbs, muscle and joint pain. Gastrointestinal complaints: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Nervous system: impairment of the sense of smell … COVID-19

Capsaicin

Products Capsaicin is commercially available in many countries as creams and patches, among other products. Capsaicin cream at 0.025% and 0.075% is not commercially available as a finished drug product. It is produced as a magisterial formulation in pharmacies. See also under the article capsaicin cream. Structure and properties Capsaicin (C18H27NO3, Mr = 305.4 g/mol) … Capsaicin

Capsaicin Cream

Products Capsaicin cream at 0.025% or 0.075% (also 0.1%) is not registered as a finished drug in many countries, unlike other countries. It is produced as an extemporaneous preparation in pharmacies. The specialized trade can also order them from specialized service providers. On the other hand, patches containing the active ingredient (Qutenza) are approved as … Capsaicin Cream

Auxiliary Materials

Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Dietary Supplements

Products Dietary supplements are commercially available in dosed form, for example, as tablets, capsules, liquids and as powders, and are labeled accordingly on the packaging. They are sold not only in pharmacies and drugstores, but also without advice in supermarkets or online stores. Definition Dietary supplements are regulated by law in many countries by the … Dietary Supplements

Antifungals

Products Antifungal products are commercially available as creams, ointments, powders, solutions, tablets, capsules, and injectables, among others. Structure and properties The antifungal agents are a structurally heterogeneous class of agents. However, several groups can be identified within the antifungals, such as the azole antifungals and the allylamines (see below). Effects Antifungals have antifungal, fungistatic, or … Antifungals

Adverse Effects

Definition and examples Any pharmacologically active drug can also cause adverse drug reactions (ADRs). According to the WHO definition, these are harmful and unintended effects during intended use. In English, this is referred to as an (ADR). Typical adverse effects are: Headache, dizziness, sleep disturbance, fatigue, impaired reaction time. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, … Adverse Effects

Enteric-Coated Tablets

Products Several drugs are commercially available as enteric-coated tablets. Listed below are active ingredients that are administered with this dosage form: Proton pump inhibitors such as pantoprazole and esomeprazole. Some painkillers, e.g., NSAIDs such as diclofenac Digestive enzymes: pancreatin Laxative: bisacodyl Salicylates: mesalazine, acetylsalicylic acid 100 mg. Structure and properties Enteric coated tablets belong to … Enteric-Coated Tablets

Medication Analysis

Definition In a medication analysis, the medications that a patient is using are reviewed by a healthcare professional for various aspects. The objectives of the analysis include the following: Optimization of therapy and use, improvement of health status. Avoidance of adverse effects and drug-drug interactions. Increasing adherence to therapy Discontinuation of unnecessary medication Recognizing risks … Medication Analysis

Pentobarbital

Products Pentobarbital is no longer commercially available as a finished drug for human use in many countries. Legally, it belongs to narcotics (schedule b) and is available only by prescription. Pharmacies can order the powder from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties Pentobarbital (C11H18N2O3, Mr = 226.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as … Pentobarbital

Dual Medication

Definition Dual medication is when a patient under a doctor’s care is inadvertently given two medications with the same active ingredient. It is also possible for the patient to purchase medications as part of self-medication that result in a dual medication. Examples For example, duplicate prescribing can occur when a patient receives a new generic … Dual Medication