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Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is a condition associated with severe headaches. The intensity of this pain is so severe that it is sometimes referred to as annihilation headache. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is also referred to in some cases by the abbreviation RCVS or the synonymous term Call-Fleming syndrome. As part of the disease, muscles … Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Appetite suppressant

Synonym anoretics, antiadiposita Introduction Appetite suppressants are a group of sometimes very different active ingredients that aim to reduce weight. The way in which this goal is achieved varies. The few drugs that are approved for the treatment of overweight or are in development can be roughly divided into three groups according to their mechanism … Appetite suppressant

Outlook | Appetite suppressant

Outlook So far, there is no drug that is able to sufficiently combine good efficacy with very good tolerability. There is also the problem of the misuse of over-the-counter or herbal appetite suppressants, some of which can have dangerous consequences due to their not inconsiderable side effects. Numerous active substances are still being tested. All … Outlook | Appetite suppressant

Amphetamines/ Wake-up amines

Introduction Amphetamine and methamphetamine belong to the group of wake-up calls. The intake of Weckaminen is considered as doping and causes an improvement of the co-ordinative abilities with sporty loads. The Weckamine causes a stimulation of the central nervous system (CNS). This leads to an improvement in the interaction between the CNS and the musculature. … Amphetamines/ Wake-up amines

Restricted use of active substances in doping

Introduction This group of active ingredients are substrates that are approved for use in competitions with certain restrictions. These substances are not directly included in doping. However, the question arises as to whether it does not appear medically more sensible to cure the athlete completely than to treat him with local anaesthetics or corticosteroids. The … Restricted use of active substances in doping

Blood doping

Blood doping, along with physical, chemical and pharmacological manipulation, is one of the prohibited doping methods. Regular endurance sports increase the blood volume and the oxygen transport capacity of the blood. This effect can be achieved by supplying the body’s own blood or foreign blood of the same blood group. The transfusion is usually carried … Blood doping