Symptoms Globus syndrome1 manifests as the sensation of having a lump, foreign body, uncomfortable feeling, or tightness/pressure in the throat. On medical examination, no foreign body or tissue overgrowth can be detected. The discomfort occurs primarily with empty swallowing and improves with eating or drinking. Difficulty swallowing and pain, on the other hand, do not … Globe Syndrome
Products Deferiprone is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Ferriprox, generic). It was approved in many countries in 2001. Structure and properties Deferiprone, or 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4-one (C7H9NO2, Mr = 139.2 g/mol) is a methylated and hydroxylated pyridinone derivative. It belongs to the α-ketohydroxypyridones. Deferiprone exists as a white to pink crystalline powder that is … Deferiprone
Products Ethambutol is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Myambutol, combination products). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Ethambutol (C10H24N2O2, Mr = 204.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as ethambutol dihydrochloride, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Ethambutol (ATC J04AK02) has … Ethambutol
Products Sodium alginate, along with sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate, is commercially available as chewable tablets and as a suspension (Gaviscon). It was approved in many countries in 2013. Structure and properties Sodium alginate is mainly composed of the sodium salt of alginic acid. Alginic acid is a mixture of polyuronic acids with alternating proportions … Sodium Alginate
Products Isoniazid is commercially available in tablet form (eg, Isoniazid Labatec, combination products). Structure and properties Isoniazid (C6H7N3O, Mr = 137.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals and is readily soluble in water. It is also known as isonicotinylhydrazine (INH). Effects Isoniazid (ATC J04AC01) has bacteriostatic to bactericidal properties against . … Isoniazid
Products Pantoprazole is commercially available in the form of enteric-coated tablets and has been approved in many countries since 1997 (Pantozol, generic). Less commonly used are the granules and the injectable. Structure and properties Pantoprazole (C16H15F2N3O4S, Mr = 383.37 g/mol) is a benzimidazole derivative and a racemate. In tablets, it is present as sodium salt … Pantoprazole
Products Antibiotics (singular: antibiotic) are commercially available in the form of tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules, as infusion preparations, suspensions and syrups for children, and as granules, among others. There are also some topical preparations, such as creams, ointments, eye drops, eye ointments, ear drops, nasal ointments and sore throat tablets. The first active ingredient from … Antibiotics: Antibacterial Drugs
Products Carbon dioxide is commercially available in compressed gas cylinders liquefied and as dry ice, among other products. The various products differ in purity. Carbon dioxide is also monographed in the pharmacopoeia. It is available, for example, in grocery stores for making your own sparkling water. Structure Carbon dioxide (CO 2 , O=C=O, M r … Carbon Dioxide
Products Quinine is approved in many countries in the form of dragées for malaria therapy (quinine sulfate 250 Hänseler). In Germany, film-coated tablets of 200 mg quinine sulfate are commercially available for the treatment of calf cramps (Limptar N). Structure and properties Quinine (C20H24N2O2, Mr = 324.4 g/mol) usually exists as quinine sulfate, a white … Quinine
Products Calcium is commercially available in numerous drug products as a monopreparation, a fixed combination with vitamin D (usually cholecalciferol), and other vitamins and minerals. The most commonly used dosage forms include chewable, lozenge, meltable and effervescent tablets. Film-coated tablets that can be swallowed whole have also been available for some time. Structure and properties … Calcium Health Effects
Products Calcium carbonate is commercially available as a drug in the form of tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, and oral suspension, among others. Some products are combination preparations, for example with vitamin D3 or other antacids. Structure and properties Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 , M r = 100.1 g/mol) exists in pharmacopoeia quality … Calcium Carbonate
Products Fexofenadine is commercially available in tablet form (Telfast, Telfastin Allergo, generic). It was approved in many countries in 1997 and has been available without a doctor’s prescription since 2010. Telfastin Allergo 120 for self-medication went on sale in February 2011. Fexofenadine is the successor product to terfenadine (Teldane), which had to be withdrawn from … Fexofenadine
