Symptoms Esophageal achalasia is a rare and chronic progressive motility disorder of the lower esophagus that manifests as dysphagia and retrosternal pain. Patients feel discomfort during and after eating. Possible accompanying symptoms include bad breath, cramping, and burning. Ingested food remains in the esophagus and cannot be adequately transported to the stomach. This can lead … Esophageal Achalasia
Products Beta-blockers are available in many countries in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, as capsules, solution, eye drops, and as injection and infusion solutions. Propranolol (Inderal) was the first representative of this group to appear on the market in the mid-1960s. Today, the most important active ingredients include atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol and … Beta Blocker Effects and Side Effects
Eletriptan is a medical agent from the group of triptans (5-HT1 agonists). It is mainly used for the treatment of acute headaches as well as migraine. Electriptan achieves its effectiveness by reducing the release of serotonin in the brain. What is eletriptan? The active ingredient eletriptan is found in numerous migraine medications. The drug belongs … Eletriptan: Effects, Uses & Risks
Naratriptan belongs to the group of triptans. The drug is effective against migraine and cluster headaches. What is naratriptan? Naratriptan belongs to the group of triptans. The drug is effective against migraine and cluster headaches. Naratriptan is an active substance from the triptan group. Several different triptans are available in Germany. The selective serotonin agonist … Naratriptan: Effects, Uses & Risks
When hands, feet, arms and legs tingle and go numb, the vernacular speaks of limbs falling asleep. The unpleasant sensory disturbance is usually only temporary. However, there are also conditions in which these insensations occur frequently or are even permanent. If this is the case, the affected person should immediately consult a specialist. What are … Falling Asleep Limbs: Causes, Treatment & Help
Balloon dilatation involves dilating a narrowed section of a vessel with a special balloon catheter. The procedure is used primarily in vascular surgery. What is balloon dilatation? Balloon dilatation is the use of a special balloon catheter to dilate a narrowed section of a blood vessel. The procedure is used primarily in vascular surgery. Balloon … Balloon Dilatation: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Bisoprolol is a medication and is used to treat tachycardia, angina, hypertension, and coronary artery disease (CAD). Bisoprolol has an antagonistic effect on ß-adrenoreceptors (beta-adrenoreceptors) and belongs to the group of beta-blockers. Taking the drug can cause side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, and headache. What is bisoprolol? Bisoprolol belongs to the group of selective … Bisoprolol: Effects, Usage & Risks
Bitter ribbon flower relieves discomfort caused by stomach and intestinal disorders, such as flatulence and bloating. Its flowers look like small ribbons, hence the name ribbon flower. This flower smells slightly sweet, but has a bitter taste. The plant was used in ancient times, including for heart disease, gout and digestive problems. Occurrence and cultivation … Bitter Ribbon Flower: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Dipyridamole is the name given to an active substance from the group of platelet aggregation inhibitors. The drug is used primarily for the prophylaxis of strokes. What is dipyridamole? Dipyridamole is the name given to a drug belonging to the group of platelet aggregation inhibitors. The drug is used primarily for the prophylaxis of strokes. … Dipyridamole: Effects, Uses & Risks
The active substance vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (“male impotence”). The drug belongs to the class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE inhibitors). When sexually stimulated, vardenafil increases blood flow to the penis, which usually causes an erection. What is vardenafil? The active ingredient vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (“male … Vardenafil: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Bopindolol was commercially available in tablet form (Sandonorm). It had been approved in many countries since 1984 and was withdrawn from the market in August 2010. Currently, drugs containing bopindolol are no longer on the market in many countries. Another beta-blocker can be used as a substitute. Structure and properties Bopindolol (C23H28N2O3, Mr = … Bopindolol
Blood lipid levels provide information about the concentration of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a vital substance, as it is found in all cell membranes of the human body. However, too high a concentration can lead to health problems, in the worst case to a stroke. What are blood lipid levels? Blood levels and … Blood Lipid Levels: Function & Diseases
