Butoconazole

Products Butoconazole vaginal cream is no longer available in many countries (Gynazole). It is on the market in other countries. Structure and properties Butoconazole (C19H17Cl3N2S, Mr = 411.8 g/mol) is present in drugs as butoconazole nitrate, a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a chlorinated imidazole derivative. Effects Butoconazole (ATC … Butoconazole

Fluconazole

Products Fluconazole is commercially available in capsule form, as a powder for suspension, and as an infusion solution (Diflucan, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Structure and properties Fluconazole (C13H12F2N6O, Mr = 306.3 g/mol) is a fluorinated triazole derivative. It exists as a white, crystalline and hygroscopic powder that is sparingly … Fluconazole

Hyperkalemia (High Potassium)

Background Potassium ions play an important role in many biological processes, particularly in the generation of membrane and action potentials and electrical conduction in nerve cells and the heart. Potassium is 98% localized intracellularly. The primary active transporter Na+/K+-ATPase provides transport into cells. Two hormones maintain the deep extracellular potassium concentration. The first is insulin, … Hyperkalemia (High Potassium)

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Symptoms In areas with high sebum production and hair formation: scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, between eyelashes, beard and moustache region, behind the ear, on the ear, next to the nostrils, chest, around the belly button, genitoanal region Skin redness, typically symmetrical Greasy or powdery head dandruff Itching and burning Seborrhea Oily scaly skin Comorbidities: Acne, abscess, … Seborrheic Dermatitis

Hypokalemia (Low Potassium)

Background Potassium ions play an important role in many biological processes, particularly in the generation of membrane and action potentials and electrical conduction in nerve cells and the heart. Potassium is 98% localized intracellularly. The primary active transporter Na+/K+-ATPase provides transport into cells. Two hormones maintain the deep extracellular potassium concentration. The first is insulin, … Hypokalemia (Low Potassium)

Lansoprazole

Products Lansoprazole is commercially available in the form of capsules as meltable tablets (Agopton, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Lansoprazole (C16H14F3N3O2S, Mr = 369.4 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and pyridine derivative. It exists as a white to brownish-white, odorless, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. … Lansoprazole

Alprazolam

Products Alprazolam is commercially available as tablets, sustained-release tablets, and sublingual tablets (Xanax, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1980. “Xanax” is a palindrome and remains the same when read forwards or backwards. Structure and properties Alprazolam (C17H13ClN4, Mr = 308.7 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble … Alprazolam

Clemastine

Products Clemastine is commercially available in tablet form and as a solution for injection (Tavegyl). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Tavegyl gel has been off the market since 2010 because of low demand. It can be replaced, for example, by a dimetindene maleate gel (Fenistil). Structure and properties Clemastine (C21H26ClNO, Mr … Clemastine