Terfenadine is an anti-allergic drug and is used to treat allergic reactions. Because it competes for the receptor site for histamine in the human body, the body’s own hormone histamine can no longer dock. Histamine is responsible for allergic symptoms such as itching and redness. Terfenadine is administered in tablet form. It has been withdrawn … Terfenadine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Caspofungin must be administered as an infusion solution because of its low oral bioavailability (Cancidas, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2002 and was the first member of the echinocandins. Structure and properties Caspofungin is present in drugs as caspofungin diacetate (C52H88N10O15 – 2C2H4O2, Mr = 1213.42 g/mol), a hygroscopic white … Caspofungin
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 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 Nystatin is commercially available as a monopreparation as an oral suspension (Mycostatin, Multilind). Combination preparations are also available. Nystatin has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Nystatin (C47H75NO17, Mr = 926 g/mol) is a fungicidal substance obtained from certain strains of by fermentation. It consists largely of tetraenes, the major … Nystatin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Fluconazole is used as an antifungal agent in the therapy of fungal infections due to its fungistatic effect. The active ingredient is used in particular when local or topical (external) therapy of fungal infections remains ineffective. What is fluconazole? Fungal infections of the skin and nails as well as mucous membranes (including vaginal fungus, oral … Fluconazole: Effects, Uses & Risks
Flucytosine is the name given to a pyrimidine antifungal drug. The drug is used for the therapy of fungal diseases. What is flucytosine? In medicine, flucytosine is also known as 5-fluorocytosine, 5-FC, or flucytosinum. This refers to a heterocyclic organic compound that has a pyrimidine backbone. The active ingredient is considered a derivative of the … Flucytosine: Effects, Uses & Risks
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 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 Propolis is contained in ointments, creams, tinctures, oral sprays, lip balms, capsules and body care products, among others. As a rule, these are not registered drugs, but cosmetics. The pure substance is available from beekeepers or in pharmacies and drugstores. When buying propolis products, care must be taken to ensure that the substance is … Propolis (Bee Glue): Effects and Health Benefits
Vaginal creams are used in women in the initm area. There are different areas in which they are used: vaginal inflammation (bacterial vaginosis), fungal infection (mycosis) of the female genitals, vaginal dryness or to prevent inflammatory diseases or infections in the intimate area. What is vaginal cream? Vaginal cream can be used to combat various … Vaginal Cream: Effect, Uses & Risks
Products In many countries, only a few ear drops are currently on the market. They are also produced in pharmacies themselves. Structure and properties Ear drops are solutions, emulsions, or suspensions containing one or more active ingredients in liquids suitable for use in the ear canal. These include, for example, water, glycols, glycerol, propylene glycol, … Ear Drops
