Products 2-Phenylphenol is commercially available as a drug in combination with other disinfectants as a solution (Kodan). Structure and properties 2-Phenylphenol (C12H10O, Mr = 170.21 g/mol) is a phenol substituted at position 2 with a benzene ring. It exists as a white powder or solid. Effects 2-Phenylphenol has antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal) and antiviral properties. The … 2-Phenylphenol
Products Sulfaguanidine is commercially available in combination preparations as a powder for animals. Structure and properties Sulfaguanidine (C7H10N4O2S, Mr = 214.2 g/mol) is a sulfonamide and guanidine derivative. Effects Sulfaguanidine (ATCvet QA07AB03) has antibacterial properties. It acts mainly locally in the digestive tract, as it is hardly absorbed into the organism. Indications Diarrheal diseases in … Sulfaguanidine
Products Sulfasalazine is commercially available as tablets and as dragées with an enteric coating (salazopyrin, salazopyrin EN, some countries: azulfidine, azulfidine EN, or RA). It has been approved in many countries since 1950. EN stands for enteric coated and RA for Rheumatoid Arthritis. EN dragées have a coating to prevent irritation and improve gastric tolerance. … Sulfasalazine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Effect Antibacterial Bakeriostatic Antiparasitic against protozoa Mechanism of action Sulfonamides inhibit the synthesis of folic acid in microorganisms. They are structural analogues (antimetabolites) of the natural substrate p-aminobenzoic acid and competitively displace it. Trimethoprim, used in combination with sulfamethoxazole, has a synergistic effect. Indications Bacterial infectious diseases caused by: Streptococcus Pneumococcus Actinomycetes Nocardia, e.g. nocaridosis … Sulfonamides
Products Castellani solution is not commercially available as a registered finished drug in many countries and must be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. Retailers can also order it from specialized suppliers. The drug is named after Aldo Castellani (1877-1971), a well-known Italian tropical physician who developed it in the 1920s. Ingredients Traditional … Castellani Solution
Products Cefalexin is commercially available as a veterinary drug in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, and suspensions. It is available both as a monopreparation (e.g., Cefacat, Cefadog) and in combination with kanamycin (Ubrolexin). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Cefalexin (C16H17N3O4S , Mr = 347.4 g/mol) exists as … Cefalexin
Products Benzalkonium chloride is commercially available as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the form of lozenges, as a gargling solution, as a gel and as a disinfectant, among others. As a preservative, it is commonly added in pharmaceuticals to eye drops, nasal sprays, nose drops and inhalation solutions for asthma and COPD treatment. It is … Benzalkonium Chloride
Products Currently, drugs containing sulfadimidine are no longer on the market in many countries. Structure and properties Sulfadimidine (C12H14N4O2S, Mr = 278.3 g/mol) is a sulfonamide. It exists as white crystals or as a white powder and is very sparingly soluble in water. Effects Sulfadimidine (ATCvet QJ01EQ03) is antibacterial. Indications Bacterial infectious diseases (veterinary drug).
Products Medicinal mushrooms are commercially available, for example, in the form of capsules, tablets and as powders as dietary supplements or as individually prepared mixtures. Also used are the pure ingredients that are extracted, synthetically produced or semi-synthetically modified. These are usually registered as medicinal products. About mushrooms Fungi are a very diverse group of … Medicinal Mushrooms
Products No finished drug products containing cycloserine are commercially available in many countries. Structure and properties Cycloserine (C3H6N2O2, Mr = 102.1 g/mol) is a natural substance formed by and is also produced synthetically. It exists as a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Cycloserine (ATC J04AB01) has antibacterial properties against . The effects … Cycloserine
Products Thiomerasal has been used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, especially in liquid dosage forms such as eye drops and vaccines. It is rarely used today because of the potential adverse effects. The substance is also known as thimerosal. Structure and properties Thiomerasal (C9H9HgNaO2S, Mr = 404.8 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder and … Thiomersal
Products Thiostrepton is marketed as a lotion in combination with other active ingredients. It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Effects Thiostrepton (ATCvet QD07CB01) has antibacterial properties effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens of skin infections. Indications Skin diseases (veterinary drug).
