Products No drugs containing benznidazole are on the market in many countries. Rochagan or Radanil are not approved in many countries. Structure and properties Benznidazole (C12H12N4O3, Mr = 260.2 g/mol) is a nitroimidazole and an acetamide. The compound was originally developed at Roche and launched in the 1970s. Effects Benznidazole (ATC P01CA02) has antiparasitic properties. … Benznidazole
Products Crotamiton was available in many countries as a cream and lotion for external use (Eurax). It was approved in 1946. In 2012, its distribution was discontinued. Structure and properties Crotamiton (C13H17NO, Mr = 203.3 g/mol) exists as a colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid with a slight amine odor. It is sparingly soluble in … Crotamiton
Effects Insecticidal Antiparasitic Ovicidal: killing eggs Larvicidal: larvae killing Partially insect repellent Indications Infestation by parasites, such as head lice and fleas. Active ingredients (selection) Allethrin Crotamiton (Eurax, out of trade). Disulfiram (Antabus, not commercially available for this indication). Flea medication Ivermectin (Stromectol, France) Lindane (Jacutin, out of trade). Malathion (Prioderm, out of trade) Mesulfen … Insecticides
Products Vaginal suppositories are commercially available as drugs and medical devices. Listed below are some active ingredients which are administered vaginally: Estrogens: estriol Progestins: progesterone Antifungals: Econazole, ciclopirox Antiparasitics: Metronidazole, Clindamycin Antiseptics: Povidone–iodine, formerly boric acid. Probiotics: Lactobacilli The egg-shaped vaginal suppositories are also called ovules (singular ovulum). Structure and properties Vaginal suppositories are dosage … Vaginal Suppositories
Symptoms Possible symptoms include vulvovaginal dryness, itching, inflammation, burning, feeling of pressure, discharge, light bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, and local infectious disease. The urinary tract may be involved, manifested, for example, by frequent and painful urination, cystitis, blood in the urine, and urinary incontinence. Causes A common cause of symptoms is vaginal atrophy in … Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment
Indications Antihelminthics are used to treat worm infections and, in some cases, protozoa. Active ingredients Imidazoles / benzimidazoles: Mebendazole (Vermox). Pyrantel (Cobantril) Other: Pyrvinium (Pyrcon, Molevac, Germany). Albendazole (Zentel) Aminoglycosides: Paromomycin (Humatin) Other: Ivermectin (Stromectol, import from France, in many countries not in the approved and not on sale). Niclosamide (not commercially available in many … Antihelminthics (Vermifuge)
Drug groups See under: Antibiotics – Bacterial Infectious Diseases Antifungals – Fungal Infections Antiparasitics – Parasitic Infectious Diseases Antiviralia – Viral Infectious Diseases.
Active ingredients See under: Antihelminthics against worm infections. Antiprotozoal agents, e.g., antimalarials and nitroimidazoles (antibiotics) for protozoal infections Insecticides, e.g. antiscabiosa against insects. Flea medication against fleas Repellents against insects Antifungals are also partly counted as antiparasitics – fungal infections.
Products Mesulfen was formerly included in Soufrol Sulfur Oil Bath, which also contained kerosene and excipients. It was approved in many countries in 1967. Since 2016, Soufrol no longer contains mesulfen, but colloidal sulfur. Structure and properties Mesulfen (C14H12S2, Mr = 244.38 g/mol) is an organic sulfur compound. Effects Mesulfen (ATC D10AB05, ATC P03AA03) has … Mesulfen
Products Albendazole is commercially available as chewable tablets and as a suspension (zentel). It was approved in many countries in 1993. Structure and properties Albendazole (C12H15N3O2S, Mr = 265.3 g/mol) exists as a white to slightly yellowish powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a benzimidazole derivative and is completely biotransformed after absorption. … Albendazole
Symptoms Canine mange manifests as an inflammatory skin disease with severe itching, rash, and hair loss. The animals scratch and bite themselves frequently, inflicting additional skin damage and injuries that lead to skin changes such as pigmentation and crusting. The extremities, trunk, head and, less commonly, the back are most affected. Causes The cause of … Canine Mange
Products Pentamidine is commercially available as a dry substance for injection or inhalation (pentacarinate). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Pentamidine (C19H24N4O2, Mr = 340.4 g/mol) is an aromatic diamidine. It exists as a pentamidine diisetionate, a white powder or colorless crystals that are readily soluble in water. Effects … Pentamidine
