Tromantadine

Products Tromantadine is no longer available in many countries. Viru-Merz Serol Gel is out of commerce. Structure and properties Tromantadine (C16H28N2O2, Mr = 280.4 g/mol) is an aminoadamantane derivative. Effects Tromantadine (ATC D06BB02) is antiviral. Indications For relief of the initial symptoms of recurrent herpes simplex, especially pain and pruritus, but only before the vesicle … Tromantadine

Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema

Symptoms Atopic dermatitis, or neurodermatitis, is a noncontagious, chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes episodes of red, rough, dry or weeping, crusted and scaly skin. Eczema can occur all over the body and is typically accompanied by severe itching. Patients have dry skin. In infants, the disease begins on the scalp and cheeks. Depending on … Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema

Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)

Symptoms Severe sore throat and difficulty swallowing, pharyngitis. Tonsillitis with yellowish-white coatings. Narrowing of the isthmus faucium (constriction formed by the palatal arches). Fever Fatigue Feeling sick, fatigue Lymph node swelling, especially in the neck, armpits and groin. Limb and muscle pain Headache Skin rash (only in about 5%). Lymphocytosis (increased lymphocyte count in the … Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)

Galidesivir

Products Galidesivir is in development at BioCryst in the United States and is not yet commercially available. Structure and properties Galidesivir (C11H15N5O3, Mr = 265.27 g/mol) is a prodrug that is metabolized in cells to the active triphosphate. Galidesivir belongs to the nucleoside analogues. It is a derivative of adenosine, to which it is closely … Galidesivir

Fostemsavir

Products Fostemsavir was approved in the United States in 2020 in sustained-release (ER) tablet form (Rukobia). Fostemsavir is the first agent in this drug class. Structure and properties Fostemsavir (C25H26N7O8P, Mr = 583.5 g/mol) is a prodrug. It is present in the drug as fostemsavirtromethamine, which is biotransformed in the body to the active metabolite … Fostemsavir

Laninamivir

Products Laninamivir has been approved in Japan as a powder inhaler since 2010 (Inavir). Structure and properties Laninamivir (C13H22N4O7, Mr = 346,340 g/mol) is present in the drug as laninamiviroctanoate, an octanoyl ester prodrug that is metabolized to the active ingredient laninamivir after application. Effects Laninamivir has antiviral properties against influenza viruses. The effects are … Laninamivir

Eye Drops for Dry, Red, Pink or Itchy Eyes

Definition Eye drops are sterile, aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions of one or more active ingredients for dropwise application to the eye. They may contain excipients. Aqueous preparations in multi-dose containers must contain a suitable preservative if the preparation is not itself sufficiently antimicrobial. Eye drops without preservatives must be marketed in single-dose containers. … Eye Drops for Dry, Red, Pink or Itchy Eyes