Products Products available in pharmacies and drugstores include the medicinal drug, lozenges, and teas (e.g., Cystus 052, Phytopharma Infectblocker). Stem plant Stem plants include several species and varieties from the genus Cistus and the family Cistaceae, which are native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. In many countries, especially the herb of and of … Cistus
Products Zinc sulfate is commercially available as a gel for the treatment of cold sores (Lipactin, D: Virudermin). It is also sold as a proprietary preparation in some pharmacies (Zinci sulfatis hydrogel 0.1% FH). Hima Pasta is no longer available in many countries. Structure and properties Zinc sulfate is the zinc salt of sulfuric acid. … Zinc Sulfate
Products Zanamivir is commercially available as a dischaler for powder inhalation (Relenza). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Zanamivir is far less well known than oseltamivir (Tamiflu), probably mainly because of its more complicated administration. Structure and properties Zanamivir (C12H20N4O7, Mr = 332.3 g/mol) exists as a white powder. It has a … Zanamivir
Products Zidovudine is commercially available as film-coated tablets, capsules, and syrup (Retrovir AZT, combination products). It was approved in 1987 as the first AIDS drug. Structure and properties Zidovudine (C10H13N5O4, Mr = 267.2 g/mol) or 3-azido-3-deoxythymidine (AZT) is an analog of thymidine. It exists as an odorless, white to beige, crystalline substance that is soluble … Zidovudine (AZT)
Products Ritonavir is commercially available as a monopreparation in the form of film-coated tablets (Norvir). It was approved in many countries, in the United States and in the EU in 1996, and is also used as a pharmacokinetic booster in combination with antiviral agents (eg, lopinavir). Norvir syrup is no longer marketed in many countries. … Ritonavir
Products Indinavir is commercially available in capsule form (Crixivan). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Indinavir (C36H47N5O4, Mr = 613.8 g/mol) is present in drugs as indinavir sulfate, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. Effects Indinavir (ATC J05AE02) has antiviral properties. The effects are due … Indinavir
Products Stavudine is commercially available in capsule form (Zerit). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Stavudine (C10H12N2O4, Mr = 224.2 g/mol) is a thymidine analog with a missing 3′-hydroxy group. It is a prodrug that is biotransformed intracellularly to the active metabolite stavudine triphosphate. Stavudine exists as a white … Stavudine
Products Copper is commercially available in multivitamin preparations, dietary supplements, and ointments and solutions, among other products. Hormone-free intrauterine devices (known as “coils”) or copper chains are also approved for contraception. These are medical devices and not drugs. Structure and properties Copper (cuprum, Cu, atomic number 29) is a soft and easily workable transition and … Copper
Products Entecavir is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an oral solution (Baraclude). It has been approved in many countries since 2006. Generic versions have been available since 2017. Structure and properties Entecavir (C12H15N5O3, Mr = 277.3 g/mol) is a 2′-deoxyguanosine nucleoside analog. It exists as a white powder that is sparingly soluble in … Entecavir
Structure and properties Benzethonium chloride (C27H42ClNO2, Mr = 448.1 g/mol) is a white to yellowish white powder that is very soluble in water. The aqueous solution foams strongly when shaken. Effects Benzethonium chloride (ATC R02AA09, ATC D08AJ58) has antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Indications For local disinfection, such as infections and inflammations of the … Benzethonium Chloride
Products 2-Phenylphenol is commercially available as a drug in combination with other disinfectants as a solution (Kodan). Structure and properties 2-Phenylphenol (C12H10O, Mr = 170.21 g/mol) is a phenol substituted at position 2 with a benzene ring. It exists as a white powder or solid. Effects 2-Phenylphenol has antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal) and antiviral properties. The … 2-Phenylphenol
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
