Candesartan

Products Candesartan is commercially available in tablet form (Atacand, Blopress, generics). It is also combined fixed with hydrochlorothiazide (Atacand plus, Blopress plus, generics). Candesartan has been approved in many countries since 1997. In 2020, a fixed combination with amlodipine was also released. Structure and Properties Candesartan (C24H20N6O3, Mr = 440.45 g/mol) is administered in the … Candesartan

Pseudocroup Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Pseudocroup is usually preceded by a viral infection such as a cold or flu with nonspecific symptoms such as cough, runny nose, and fever. This soon develops into the following typical symptoms: Barking cough (similar to a seal), which worsens with anxiety and excitement Whistling breath sounds, especially when inhaling (inspiratory stridor), difficulty breathing. … Pseudocroup Causes and Treatment

Losartan

Products Losartan is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Cosaar, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1994 and was the first agent in the sartan group. Losartan is also combined with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (Cosaar Plus, generic). Structure and properties Losartan (C22H23ClN6O, Mr = 422.9 g/mol) is a biphenyl, imidazole, … Losartan

Irbesartan

Products Irbesartan is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets as a monopreparation (Aprovel, generic) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Co-Aprovel). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Generics entered the market in many countries in August 2012. Generic versions of the combination preprinted with hydrochlorothiazide went on sale in … Irbesartan

Tamsulosin

Products Tamsulosin is commercially available in the form of sustained-release tablets and sustained-release capsules and has been approved in many countries since 1996 (Pradif, Pradif T, generics). Tamsulosin is also available as a fixed combination with the 5alpha-reductase inhibitor dutasteride (Duodart), see under dutasteride tamsulosin. In 1996, sustained-release capsules were released (Pradif). Pradif T sustained-release … Tamsulosin

Nitrofurantoin

Products Nitrofurantoin is commercially available in many countries in the form of 100 mg sustained-release capsules (Furadantin retard, Uvamin retard). It has been used medicinally since the early 1950s. Structure and properties Nitrofurantoin (C8H6N4O, Mr = 238.2 g/mol) exists as a yellow crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. It is a nitrated … Nitrofurantoin

Benazepril

Products Benazepril was commercially available as film-coated tablets (Cibacen, off label). It was also available as a fixed-dose combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Cibadrex, off label). Benazepril was approved in many countries beginning in 1990. Structure and properties Benazepril (C24H28N2O5, Mr = 424.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as benazepril hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is … Benazepril

DEET

Products DEET is most commonly used in the form of a spray, but is also sold in other dosage forms. Among the best-known products in many countries is Anti Brumm forte. Some products are combined with other repellents. DEET was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture for the military in the 1940s and … DEET

Erysipelas Skin Infection: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Symptoms Erysipelas manifests as a painful, hyperthermic, clearly demarcated, shiny, and flaming redness of the skin with swelling. In addition to local reactions, flu-like general symptoms such as fever, chills, nausea, and poor general condition occur. The lymphatic channels are inflamed, the lymph nodes swell and hurt. Young and old people are most affected. Typically, … Erysipelas Skin Infection: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Urticaria: Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Urticaria is a skin disorder that manifests itself in the following symptoms: Temporary wheals with a diameter of millimeters to centimeters, which recede on their own within minutes to hours. Itching, burning and redness of the skin. Angioedema, which is a swelling of the lower skin or mucosal tissue that may be accompanied by … Urticaria: Causes and Treatment

Swollen lip

Introduction Lip swelling can have various causes. Injuries, for example from an accident, can cause lip swelling. Also in the context of an epileptic seizure, the person affected can bite his or her lip and it can swell up as a result. Causes of a swollen lip These injuries can result in open areas of … Swollen lip