Susoctocog Alfa

Products Susoctocog alfa is commercially available as a powder and solvent for solution for injection (Obizur). It was approved in the United States in 2014, in the EU in 2015, and in many countries in 2016. Structure and properties Susoctocog alfa is a recombinant derivative of porcine blood clotting factor VIII lacking the B domain. … Susoctocog Alfa

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Products The first agent in the GLP-1 receptor agonist group to be approved was exenatide (Byetta) in the United States in 2005 and in many countries and the EU in 2006. In the meantime, several other drugs have been registered (see below). These drugs are also known as incretin mimetics. They are commercially available as … GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Siphonprot-P

Products Heberprot-P is a Cuban drug developed in Havana am and has been on the market since 2007. It is now available as an injectable in numerous countries. It is not currently registered in many countries. Structure and properties Heberprot-P contains recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF), a comparatively small protein with 53 amino acids … Siphonprot-P

Medicinal Mushrooms

Products Medicinal mushrooms are commercially available, for example, in the form of capsules, tablets and as powders as dietary supplements or as individually prepared mixtures. Also used are the pure ingredients that are extracted, synthetically produced or semi-synthetically modified. These are usually registered as medicinal products. About mushrooms Fungi are a very diverse group of … Medicinal Mushrooms

Calcitonin: Function & Diseases

Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid polypeptide produced primarily in the C cells of the thyroid gland. As a controlling hormone, it causes a decrease in blood calcium and phosphate levels via inhibition of bone resorption and increased excretion of calcium and phosphate. With regard to calcium concentration, calcitonin is an antagonist, and with regard to … Calcitonin: Function & Diseases

Campylobacter: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Campylobacter is the name given to a bacterial genus belonging to the division Proteobacteria and family Campylobacteraceae. The genus contains pathogenic bacteria in addition to species that inhabit the intestine as commensals. Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli are considered the causative agents of Campylobacter enteritis. What are campylobacters? Within the bacterial division Proteobacteria and the … Campylobacter: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Exenatide

Products Exenatide is commercially available as an injectable (Byetta, Bydureon). It was approved in the United States in 2005 as the first agent in the GLP-1 receptor agonist group (Byetta). In many countries, the drug was registered a year later. The long-acting Bydureon Pen was approved in many countries in 2012, with additional approval as … Exenatide

Exubera

Products The inhaled human insulin Exubera (Pfizer, powder inhalation) is no longer commercially available. It was withdrawn from the market in 2007 for commercial reasons. In 2014, a new product was approved in the United States; see Inhalable Insulin. Structure and properties Human insulin (C257H383N65O77S6, Mr = 5808 g/mol) is a polypeptide with the structure … Exubera

Lysine

Products Lysine is commercially available as a monopreparation from Burgerstein, among others, in the form of tablets. Structure and properties Lysine (C6H14N2O2, Mr = 146.2 g/mol) is a natural and essential amino acid found in proteins and, for example, in meat. Essential means that the body must take it in with food and does not … Lysine

Lysozyme

Products Lysozyme is mainly commercialized in medicines for sore throat, e.g., Lysopain and Sangerol. Structure and properties Lysozyme is an endogenous mucopolysaccharidase (protein, enzyme) found in saliva and elsewhere. It is composed of 129 amino acids. Effects Lysozyme (ATC A01AB11) has bactericidal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Indications Acute inflammatory conditions of the mouth and throat, … Lysozyme

Fatigue

Symptoms Fatigue is a physiological and subjective response of the organism to mental and physical exertion. It is undesirable when it occurs rapidly, frequently, and excessively. Fatigue manifests itself, among other things, in a lack of energy, exhaustion, weakness, listlessness, and reduced performance and motivation. It can also be accompanied by irritability. Fatigue occurs acutely … Fatigue

Smart Drugs

Effects Smart drugs are pharmaceutical agents that (are intended to) improve the brain’s cognitive abilities: Promote concentration, alertness, attention and receptivity. Increase intelligence and the ability to think Improvement of the imagination Improving understanding and memory Increase creativity This is also referred to as or in English. The effects are based, among other things, on … Smart Drugs