Products Hemp with a high content of cannabidiol and a low total content of tetrahydrocannabinol (less than 1%) can be legally sold in many countries since 2016 and is available from specialized suppliers and web stores. Cannabidiol hemp is approved as a tobacco substitute product and not yet as a medicine. Neither cannabidiol nor cannabidiol … Cannabidiol Hemp
Products Cannabinoid receptor antagonists are no longer on the market in many countries. Rimonabant (Acomplia) was withdrawn from the market in 2008 because it can cause psychiatric disorders, particularly depression. Effects Cannabinoid receptor antagonists have appetite suppressant, lipid-lowering, antidiabetic, analgesic (antiallodynic, antinociceptive), and anti-inflammatory properties. The effects of cannabinoid receptor antagonists are largely opposite to … Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists
Products Hemp and preparations made from it, such as marijuana, cannabis resin, THC, and cannabis extracts, are generally among the prohibited narcotics in many countries. However, the Federal Office of Public Health may grant exemptions for research, drug development and limited medical use. In 2013, a cannabis oral spray (Sativex) was approved as a medicine … Cannabis
Single administration Many medications are administered daily over a long period of time, such as agents for high blood pressure or lipid-lowering agents such as statins for disorders of lipid metabolism. However, various drugs also exist for which a single dose, i.e., a single administration, is sufficient. If necessary, it can be repeated after a … Single Dose
Products Diphenhydramine is commercially available in tablet, drop, and gel forms (e.g., Benocten, Nardyl Sleep, Fenipic plus), among others. It is also known as Benadryl in some countries. Diphenhydramine was developed in the 1940s. It is also a component of the active ingredient dimenhydrinate. Structure and properties Diphenhydramine (C17H21NO, Mr = 255.4 g/mol) is present … Diphenhydramine
Effects Diphenylbutylpiperidines are antidopaminergic, antipsychotic, and antiemetic. Mechanism of action Dopamine antagonists Indications Clinical pictures of the schizophrenic type. Structure and properties Derivatives of diphenylbutylpiperidine. Active ingredients Penfluridol (Semap, off label). Fluspirilen (IMPA, D) Pimozide (out of commerce)
Products Antiemetics are commercially available in the form of tablets, as melting tablets, as solutions (drops), and injectables, among others. They are also administered as suppositories because peroral administration is not possible. In many countries, the best-known antiemetics include domperidone (Motilium, generic) and meclozine, which, along with caffeine and pyridoxine, is contained in Itinerol B6. … Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting
Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies
Products Dronabinol is an anesthetic. The Federal Office of Public Health may grant an exemption for limited medical use. Pharmacies can make dronabinol preparations themselves as an extemporaneous prescription or have them made by contract manufacturing. There are two provisions in the new formulary: Oily dronabinol drops 2.5% (NRF 22.8). Dronabinol capsules 2.5 mg, 5 … Dronabinol
Products Droperidol is commercially available as a solution for injection (Droperidol Sintetica). It has been approved in many countries since 2006. Structure and properties Droperidol (C22H22FN3O2, Mr = 379.4 g/mol) structurally belongs to the butyrphenones and exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a benzimidazolinone derivative. Effects Droperidol (ATC … Droperidol
Products Granisetron is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an infusion concentrate (Kytril, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1991. A transdermal patch was approved in the EU in 2012 (Sancuso). Structure and properties Granisetron (C18H24N4O, Mr = 312.4 g/mol) is an indazole derivative. It is present in drugs as granisetron … Granisetron
Products Haloperidol is commercially available as tablets, drops (Haldol), and as a solution for injection (Haldol, Haldol decanoas). It has been approved in many countries since 1960. Structure and properties Haloperidol (C21H23ClFNO2, Mr = 375.9 g/mol) is a derivative of pethidine, which is itself derived from atropine. It has structural similarity to loperamide. Haloperidol exists … Haloperidol
