Products Zonisamide is commercially available in the form of capsules (Zonegran). It has been approved in many countries since 2006. Structure and properties Zonisamide (C8H8N2O3S, Mr = 212.2 g/mol) is a benzisoxazole derivative and a sulfonamide. It exists as a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Zonisamide (ATC N03AX15) has anticonvulsant and antiepileptic … Zonisamide
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 No finished drug products containing amobarbital are commercially available in many countries. Structure and properties Amobarbital (C11H18N2O3, Mr = 226.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. The sodium salt amobarbital sodium is soluble in water. Effects Amobarbital (ATC N05CA02) has sedative, depressant, anticonvulsant, and sleep-inducing properties. … Amobarbital
Products Sultiam is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Ospolot). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. In Germany, it was approved as early as 1998. In English, it is also referred to as resp. Structure and properties Sultiam (C10H14N2O4S2, Mr = 290.4 g/mol) is a sulfonamide derivative that is structurally … Sultiam
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 Ketazolam is commercially available in capsule form (Solatran). It has been approved in many countries since 1980. Structure and properties Ketazolam (C20H17ClN2O3, Mr = 368.8 g/mol) structurally belongs to the 1,4-benzodiazepines. Effects Ketazolam (ATC N05BA10) has antianxiety, depressant, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties. The effects are due to binding to GABA-A receptors and enhancement … Ketazolam
Products Ketamine is commercially available as a solution for injection (Ketalar, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1969. Esketamine nasal spray was approved in 2019 (Switzerland: 2020) for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (see there). Structure and properties Ketamine (C13H16ClNO, Mr = 237.7 g/mol) is a cyclohexanone derivative derived from phencyclidine (“angel … Ketamine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Metamizole is commercially available as drops, tablets, suppositories, and injectables (Minalgin, Novalgin, Novaminsulfon Sintetica, generics). It has been used medicinally since the 1920s. Structure and properties Metamizole (C13H17N3O4S, Mr = 311.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as metamizole sodium. This is the sodium salt and monohydrate of the active ingredient. Metamizole sodium is a … Metamizole: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Sleeping pills are most commonly taken in the form of tablets (“sleeping pills“). In addition, melting tablets, injectables, drops, teas and tinctures are also available, among others. The technical term hypnotics is derived from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. Structure and properties Within the sleeping pills, groups can be identified which have a … Sleeping Pills: Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
