Products Azithromycin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, powder for preparation of a suspension, and granules (Zithromax, generic). Furthermore, a granule for the preparation of a sustained-release oral suspension is available (Zithromax Uno). Eye drops have also been released in some countries. Azithromycin has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure … Azithromycin
Products Minocycline is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Minocin). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Minac capsules are out of commerce. Topical medicines are additionally available in some countries. Structure and properties Minocylcine (C23H27N3O7, Mr = 457.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as minocycline hydrochloride, a yellow, crystalline, hygroscopic … Minocycline
Products Misoprostol tablets for medication abortion were approved in many countries in 2015 (MisoOne). This article refers to abortion. In addition, other drugs exist with other indications (gastric protection, induction of labor). Structure and properties Misoprostol (C22H38O5, Mr = 382.5 g/mol) is a synthetic derivative of prostaglandin E1 and exists as a mixture of two … Misoprostol
Diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcer, or the use of medications that are harmful to the stomach may require the use of a stomach-protecting, acid-inhibiting agent. Modern medicine has a number of appropriate drugs available that work effectively and gently. One of the most commonly prescribed agents is omeprazole. What is omeprazole? The active ingredient … Omeprazole: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Cefaclor is commercially available as sustained-release film-coated tablets and as a suspension (Ceclor). It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Cefaclor monohydrate (C15H14ClN3O4S – H2O, Mr = 385.8) is a white to pale yellow powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a semisynthetic antibiotic and has structural … Cefaclor
Products The dry extract ERr 731 (femiLoges, formerly Phyto-Strol) from the roots of rhapontic rhubarb is commercially available in Germany in tablet form. It has not yet been approved in many countries. Medicinal drug The dried roots of rhapontic rhubarb are used as a medicinal raw material, Rhei rhapontici radix. The medicinal plant is also … Rhaponti Rhubarb
Products Suspensions are commercially available as cosmetics, medical devices, and drugs. Typical examples of medicines are eye drop suspensions, antibiotic suspensions, nasal sprays with glucocorticoids and other drugs for ingestion, antacids, the activated charcoal suspension, injection suspensions and shaking mixtures. Structure and properties Suspensions are liquid preparations for internal or external use. They are heterogeneous … Suspensions
Products Ezetimibe is commercially available in tablet form, as a monopreparation (Ezetrol, generic), and as a fixed combination with simvastatin (Inegy, generic) and with atorvastatin (Atozet). Also released is a combination with rosuvastatin. Ezetimibe was approved in many countries and in the United States in 2002. Generic and auto-generics entered the market in November 2017. … Ezetimibe
Products Carmenthin and Gaspan were approved in many countries in 2019 in the form of enteric-coated soft capsules. In Germany, the drug has been on the market for some time. Structure and properties The capsules contain two essential oils, peppermint oil and caraway oil. This combination is also known as menthacarin. The enteric-coated capsules release … Peppermint Oil, Caraway Oil
Products Enteric-coated capsules containing peppermint oil have been approved in many countries since 1983 (Colpermin). Structure and properties Peppermint oil (Menthae piperitae aetheroleum) is the essential oil obtained from the fresh, flowering aerial parts of L. by steam distillation. It exists as a colorless to pale yellow or pale greenish-yellow liquid with a typical odor … Peppermint Oil Capsules
Products Thiamine (vitamin B1) is commercially available in tablet form and as a solution for injection (e.g., Benerva, Neurorubin, generics), among others. It is a component of numerous combination preparations (e.g., Berocca). Structure and properties Thiamine (C12H17N4OS+, Mr = 265.4 g/mol) is usually present in drugs as thiamine nitrate or thiamine hydrochloride. Thiamine hydrochloride, unlike … Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Products Antacids are commercially available in the form of lozenges, chewable tablets, as a powder, and as a gel (suspension) for oral use, among others. Well-known brands in many countries include Rennie, Alucol, and Riopan. The first medicines were developed as early as the 19th century. Structure and properties The drugs contain active ingredients that … Antacids to Neutralise Stomach Acid
