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

Aliskiren: Effects, Uses & Risks

Aliskiren is a drug that acts as a renin inhibitor (renin inhibitor) for the treatment of arterial hypertension. It is sold under various trade names as a monotherapy as well as a combination preparation and is available by prescription. The drug was approved in the United States in March 2007, in Switzerland in June, and … Aliskiren: Effects, Uses & Risks

Icatibant

Products Icatibant is marketed as a solution for injection (Firazyr). It has been approved in many countries since 2009. Structure and properties Icatibant is a synthetic decapeptide with a similar structure to bradykinin, consisting of five nonproteinogenic amino acids. It exists as icatibant acetate. Effects Icatibant (ATC B06AC02) is a selective and competitive antagonist of … Icatibant

N-Acetylcysteine

Products N-acetylcysteine is found in numerous products, including ACC Sandoz (formerly ACC eco), Ecomucyl, Fluimucil, Mucostop, and Solmucol. The original Fluimucil was first approved in many countries in 1966. Acetylcysteine is usually administered perorally in the form of effervescent tablets, lozenges, lingual tablets, powders, granules, capsules or syrups. Injection solutions, ampoules for aerosol devices, and … N-Acetylcysteine

Cold Urticaria

Note See also the following page: cholinergic urticaria. Symptoms Localized or generalized depending on exposure. Cold-exposed areas of the body are often affected, such as the face: wheals, redness, itching, burning, angioedema. Systemic accompanying symptoms such as fever, chills, pain, headache; complications such as anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, collapse (see below). Symptoms usually appear shortly after … Cold Urticaria

C1 Esterase Inhibitor

Products C1 esterase inhibitor is commercially available as a powder and solvent for the preparation of a solution for injection (Berinert, Cinryze). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties C1 esterase inhibitor is a glycoprotein with a molecular mass of 105 kDa, consisting of 478 amino acids and occurring naturally … C1 Esterase Inhibitor

Mebeverin

Products Mebeverine is commercially available in the form of sustained-release capsules (Duspatalin Retard). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Mebeverine (C25H35NO5, Mr = 429.6 g/mol) is an open-chain derivative of papaverine. It is present in drugs as mebeverine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. … Mebeverin

The Quincke edema

Quincke’s edema, also known as “angioneurotic edema” or angioedema, is an acute swelling of the skin and mucous membrane. This can sometimes affect the subcutaneous connective tissue and subcutaneous fatty tissue. It is an acute and non-painful swelling that can have both allergic and non-allergic causes. Quincke’s edema is therefore not an independent clinical picture, … The Quincke edema