Products Azathioprine is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a lyophilizate (Imurek, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1965. Structure and properties Azathioprine (C9H7N7O2S, Mr = 277.3 g/mol) is a nitromidazole derivative of mercaptopurine. It exists as a pale yellow powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Azathioprine (ATC L04AX01) … Azathioprine (Imuran)
Products Sulfasalazine is commercially available as tablets and as dragées with an enteric coating (salazopyrin, salazopyrin EN, some countries: azulfidine, azulfidine EN, or RA). It has been approved in many countries since 1950. EN stands for enteric coated and RA for Rheumatoid Arthritis. EN dragées have a coating to prevent irritation and improve gastric tolerance. … Sulfasalazine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Medicines containing olsalazine are currently no longer on the market in many countries. Dipentum (capsules, tablets) is no longer available. Structure and properties Olsalazine (C14H10N2O6, Mr = 302.2 g/mol) exists as a yellow, fine, crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects Olsalazine (ATC A07EC03) has anti-inflammatory properties. It is a prodrug. Olsalazine … Olsalazine
Poducts Mercaptopurine is commercially available in tablet and oral suspension form (Puri-Nethol, Xaluprine). The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1955. Structure and properties Mercaptopurine (C5H4N4S – H2O, Mr = 170.2 g/mol) exists as a yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is an analog of the purine bases … Mercaptopurine
Products Mesalazine is commercially available as film-coated tablets, enteric-coated sustained-release tablets, granules, sustained-release granules, clysms, and suppositories (e.g., Asacol, Mezavant, Pentasa, Salofalk). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Structure and properties Mesalazine (C7H7NO3, Mr = 153.1 g/mol) corresponds to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). The active ingredient exists as powders or crystals that are … Mesalazine
Products Tioguanine is commercially available in tablet form (Lanvis). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Tioguanine (C5H5N5S, Mr = 167.2 g/mol) is a 6-thiol analog of guanine. Effects Tioguanine (ATC L01BB03) has cytotoxic properties as a purine antimetabolite. Indications For the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. Other indications include … Tioguanin
Products Proxymetacaine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Alcaine). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Proxymetacaine (C16H26N2O3, Mr = 294.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as proxymetacaine hydrochloride. It belongs to the ester-type local anesthetics and is structurally related to procaine. Effects Proxymetacaine (ATC S01HA04) has … Proxymetacaine
Introduction Ulcerative colitis is initially treated with drugs both in the non-inflammatory phase and in the acute inflammatory phase. The choice of medication depends on the cause of the therapy and the severity of the disease. The fact that there are different groups of drugs with varying degrees of anti-inflammatory effect means that the therapy … Medicines for colitis ulcerosa
What medications are used in the event of a relapse? Which drugs are used in the relapse depends on the severity of the individual relapse. A mild episode without fever and only a few bloody diarrhoea cases can be treated well in most cases with Salofalk alone. Salofalk® (mesalazine) can be given in the form … What medications are used in the event of a relapse? | Medicines for colitis ulcerosa
Are there also over-the-counter medications available? The drugs of the normal therapy regime are all prescription. Since many of the drugs, especially cortisone and immunosuppressants, can cause serious side effects, they may only be prescribed by doctors. This enables the treating physician to regularly monitor the patient’s symptoms, as Ulcerative colitis in relapse is a … Are there also over-the-counter medications available? | Medicines for colitis ulcerosa
Symptoms Crohn’s disease manifests as inflammation that occurs primarily in the lower portion of the small intestine and in the colon. The typical course is chronically recurrent, meaning periods of quiescence are interrupted by episodes of disease. Common symptoms include: Abdominal pain (more likely on the right side) Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea, constipation Flatulence Fever Weight … Crohn’s Disease Causes and Treatment
