Products Zopiclone is commercially available in tablet form (Imovane, auto-generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. In the United States, the pure -enantiomer eszopiclone is also available (Lunesta). Structure and properties Zopiclone (C17H17ClN6O3, Mr = 388.8 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the cyclopyrrolones. It exists as a white to slightly … Zopiclone
Products Oxazepam is commercially available in tablet form (Seresta, Anxiolit). It has been approved in many countries since 1966. Structure and properties Oxazepam (C15H11ClN2O2, Mr = 286.7 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Oxazepam (ATC N05BA04) has antianxiety, sedative, sleep-inducing, anticonvulsant, and muscle … Oxazepam: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products In many countries, kava is currently only available in the form of highly diluted homeopathic medicines. For example, Similasan Kava-Kava tablets contain kava in the homeopathic potencies D12, D15 and D30. This remedy no longer contains kava. Mother tinctures and low potencies up to and including D6 may no longer be sold. Previously distributed … Kava
Products Benzodiazepines are commercially available in the form of tablets, melting tablets, capsules, drops, and injectables, among others (selection). Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), the first benzodiazepine, was synthesized in the 1950s by Leo Sternbach at Hoffmann-La Roche and was launched in 1960. The second active ingredient, the well-known diazepam (Valium), was launched in 1962. Numerous other drugs … Benzodiazepines Effects and Side Effects
Products Preparations containing passionflower herb are included in numerous medicinal products and are available in the form of teas, dragées, and as drops, among others. Monopreparations include, for example, Valverde Calming and Sidroga Calming Tea. In addition, various combination preparations are available. Passionflower herb is also available as an open product in pharmacies and drugstores. … Passionflower
Products The fixed combination Deanxit with the two active ingredients melitracene and flupentixol is commercially available in many countries in the form of film-coated tablets. The drug has been approved since 1973, initially as dragées. The marketing authorization holder is the Danish company Lundbeck. Structure and properties The active ingredients are present in the drug … Melitracene and Flupentixol
Products Snus is traditionally produced and consumed in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. It was invented at the beginning of the 19th century. Now it is also used in many other European countries and in many countries. The ban on its sale was lifted in many countries in 2019 due to a federal court ruling. … Snus
Products In many countries, there are no drugs containing carisoprodol on the market. In other countries, it is available in tablet form (Soma, Somadril). It has been approved in the United States since 1959. In 2007, the European Medicines Agency concluded that the benefits of the drug did not outweigh the risks. Structure and properties … Carisoprodol
Products Capsules containing a powder of the herb of the plant are commercially available in many countries (Arkocaps Escholtzia, Phytopharma Escholtzia). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plant California poppy ( Cham., Papaveraceae, also ) is an annual herb native to California and Mexico that was traditionally used … California Poppy
Products Sedatives are commercially available in the form of tablets, melting tablets, drops, as injectables and tinctures, among others. Structure and properties Sedatives do not have a uniform chemical structure. Effects The active ingredients have sedative properties. Some are additionally antianxiety, sleep-inducing, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant. The effects are due to promotion of inhibitory mechanisms … Sedative
Products Buspirone was available in many countries in tablet form (Buspar). It was approved in 1986 and went off the market in 2010. Structure and properties Buspirone (C21H31N5O2, Mr = 385.5 g/mol) is an azapirone, a piperazine and pyrimidine derivative. It is present in drugs as buspirone hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble … Buspiron
Products Prazepam is commercially available in tablet form (Demetrin). It has been approved in many countries since 1977. Structure and properties Prazepam (C19H17ClN2O, Mr = 324.8 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It carries a cyclopropyl group. Effects Prazepam (ATC N05BA11) has antianxiety, sedative, relaxant, and depressant properties. … Prazepam
