Alkaloids

Products Alkaloids and their derivatives are contained as active ingredients in numerous medicines. They have been used medicinally for thousands of years, such as opium with morphine or coca leaves with cocaine. In 1805, a pure alkaloid was extracted for the first time by the German pharmacist Friedrich Sertürner with morphine. Structure and properties Alkaloids … Alkaloids

Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)

Products Sodium carbonate or soda ash is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. The various products differ in the bound crystal water. In pharmaceuticals, it is included as an excipient. Structure and properties Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3, Mr = 105.988 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, odorless, and highly hygroscopic powder that is … Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)

Sodium Hydroxide

Products Pure sodium hydroxide is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Sodium hydroxide is also available in solution form. Structure and properties Sodium hydroxide (NaOH, Mr = 39.9971 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless mass in the form of cookies, beads, rods, or plates. It is deliquescent and rapidly adsorbs carbon … Sodium Hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide

Products Potassium hydroxide is available as a pure substance and in the form of solutions in pharmacies and drugstores. It is also found in medical devices and has similar properties to sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Structure and properties Pure potassium hydroxide (KOH, Mr = 56.11 g/mol) exists as a white, hard, odorless, crystalline mass in the … Potassium Hydroxide

Disinfectant

Products Disinfectants are commercially available in the form of sprays, as solutions, gels, soaps and as soaked swabs, among others. A distinction can be made between products intended for use on humans (skin, mucous membranes) and those intended for objects and surfaces. In addition to medical devices, medicinal products are also approved. These include, for … Disinfectant

Acid Regulators

Products Acid regulators are available as pure substances in specialized stores, for example in pharmacies and drugstores. They are found in numerous foods as additives (with E numbers) and in medicines as excipients. Structure and properties Acidity regulators are organic and inorganic acids and bases. Some examples are listed below: Acids: Adipic acid Malic acid … Acid Regulators

Diet for gout

Gout is a metabolic disease in which too much uric acid accumulates in the blood. Crystals of uric acid are formed, which are deposited in various parts of the body, especially in joints, bursae, tendons and internal organs. These deposits often lead to painful joint inflammation, which can lead to joint damage if left untreated. … Diet for gout

Alkaline diet | Diet for gout

Alkaline diet The alkaline diet is a diet based on alkaline foods, which at the same time avoids acid-forming foods. The aim is to prevent the body from becoming overly acidic and to balance the acid-base balance. Allowed are a lot of fruits like apples, pineapple, avocado, bananas, berries, mangoes, watermelon etc. Numerous vegetables such … Alkaline diet | Diet for gout

Burning

Synonyms in a broader sense Skin burns, skin burns 1. chemical burn of the esophagus Esophageal burns are divided into three stages. Grade 1: Increased blood circulation and swelling of the mucosa Grade 2: Ulcers and whitish coatings become visible Grade 3: Ulcers and dying tissue, penetrates all tissue layers; danger of perforation Typical burns … Burning

2. burns of the eyes | Burning

2. burns of the eyes Burns to the eyes are very painful. They usually occur as an accident at work or in the household. The chemical burn can lead to blindness. Since the affected person will pinch the eyes tightly together due to the pain, it is difficult to provide help. The eye must be … 2. burns of the eyes | Burning