Symptoms Nausea is an unpleasant and painless sensation that can lead to vomiting. Vomiting is an autonomic response of the body in which the stomach contents are expelled through the mouth with contraction of the muscles. Its primary purpose is to protect the body from toxic and inedible foods and harmful substances. Nausea may be … Nausea and Vomiting
Background Opioids have been used as painkillers for thousands of years. Initially in the form of opium, the dried milky sap of the opium poppy L. (Papaveraceae). In the early 19th century, the pure opium alkaloid morphine was isolated for the first time and later administered with the newly invented hypodermic needle. In the 20th … Opioids: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Symptoms and causes 1. sunstroke results from excessive sun exposure to the head, causing heat buildup and irritation of the meninges (aseptic meningitis): Headache Neck stiffness Nausea, vomiting Feeling of heat in the head Dizziness, restlessness 2. In heat exhaustion, there is an overheating of the body with a body temperature between 37 to 40°C. … Sunstroke, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Products Desfesoterodine was approved in many countries in 2019 in sustained-release tablet form (generic, tovedeso). Structure and properties Desfesoterodine (C22H31NO2, Mr = 341.5 g/mol) is the active metabolite of the prodrug fesoterodine as well as tolterodine (detrusitol). It is also referred to as 5-hydroxymethyltolterodine. In the drug, it is present as desfesoterodine succinate. Effects Desfesoterodine … Desfesoterodine
Blepharospasm is a condition in which there is a spasm of the eyelids in one or both eyes. The spasm cannot be influenced by the affected person. What is blepharospasm? Blepharospasm represents a voluntary spasm of the eyelids. It can occur on only one side of the eye or on both sides. Blepharospasm represents an … Blepharospasm: Causes, Treatment & Help
Products Oxymorphone is commercially available in the United States as tablets and sustained-release tablets and has also been administered parenterally and rectally. It is not registered in many countries. Oxymorphone has been approved in the U.S. since 1959 (brand names: Numorphan, Opana, Opana ER, generics). It is a narcotic drug. Due to the potential for … Oxymorphone
Introduction Since COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is an inflammatory degenerative disease in which, among other things, certain parts of the airways, the bronchi, swell up, two types of medication are used to treat it. On the one hand, so-called bronchodilators are used. This is a group of drugs that use the body’s own signaling … Drugs for COPD
What are the benefits of cortisone? Cortisol is known to many people as the “stress hormone” of the body. Cortisol has various functions, all of which are aimed at enabling people to function even under stress. Among other things, cortisol makes us awake, suppresses energy-consuming inflammatory reactions and promotes degradation processes that lead to the … What are the benefits of cortisone? | Drugs for COPD
Are there over-the-counter medications? All of the above mentioned drugs are available only on prescription. At most, expectorant drugs are available without prescription in pharmacies (see expectorant drugs). In the early stages of the disease, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms with household remedies. This can be done, for example, by inhaling sage tea … Are there over-the-counter medications? | Drugs for COPD
Benzatropine is a drug in the anticholinergic drug class. It is used to treat motor movement disorders. Mainly, this agent is prescribed for Parkinson’s disease patients and movement disorders that occur as side effects of neuroleptics. Based on positive research results, clinical trials in multiple sclerosis are also being considered. What is benzatropine? Mainly prescribed … Benzatropine: Effects, Uses & Risks
The active ingredient oxybutynin belongs to the anticholinergics. It has a structural relationship to the alkaloid atropine. What is oxybutynin? Oxybutynin is used to treat strong urination or nocturnal enuresis. Oxybutynin is classified in the group of anticholinergics or parasympatholytics. The drug is used for the treatment of strong urge to urinate or nocturnal enuresis. … Oxybutynin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Introduction Akineton® is a drug that is frequently used for Parkinson’s disease and for the so-called “extrapyramidal disorders”. Extrapyramidal side effects are a type of movement disorder that can be caused by medication, among other things. Akineton® is the trade name. The active ingredient is called Biperiden and belongs to the group of anticholinergics. Revenue … Acinone
