Carvedilol

Products Carvedilol is commercially available in tablet form (Dilatrend, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1995. Carvedilol is also combined with ivabradine fixed (Carivalan). Structure and properties Carvedilol (C24H26N2O4, Mr = 406.5 g/mol) is a racemate, with both enantiomers participating in the pharmacological effects. It exists as a white crystalline powder that … Carvedilol

Codergocrine

Products Codergocrine was commercially available in tablet form, as a dropper solution, and as a solution for injection (Hydergin). It had been approved in many countries since 1949. Structure and properties Codergocrine is present in drugs as codergocrine mesilate, a white to yellowish powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a mixture of … Codergocrine

Sympathomimetics

Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics

Liothyronine

Products Liothyronine (T3) is commercially available in many countries in tablet form in combination with levothyroxine (T4) (Novothyral). In other countries, monopreparations without levothyroxine are also available. Structure and properties Liothyronine (C15H12I3NO4, Mr = 650.977 g/mol) is present in drugs as liothyronine sodium, a white to pale colored, hygroscopic powder that is practically insoluble in … Liothyronine

Transdermal Patches

Products Transdermal patches are approved as medicinal products. They offer themselves as an alternative to other modes of application such as peroral and parenteral administration. The first products were launched in the 1970s. Structure and properties Transdermal patches are flexible pharmaceutical preparations of varying sizes and thinness that contain one or more active ingredients. They … Transdermal Patches

Felodipine

Products Felodipine is commercially available in the form of sustained-release tablets. In addition to the original Plendil, generic versions are also available. It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Felodipine (C18H19Cl2NO4, Mr = 384.3 g/mol) is a dihydropyridine. It exists as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder that is … Felodipine

Nifedipine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Nifedipine is commercially available in the form of sustained-release tablets (generics). It was first approved in the mid-1970s. Sales of the original Adalat were discontinued in many countries in 2019. Structure and properties Nifedipine (C17H18N2O6, Mr = 346.3 g/mol) is a dihydropyridine. It exists as a yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in … Nifedipine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses