Products Legally, a distinction can be made between legal intoxicants (e.g., alcohol, nicotine) and prohibited substances (e.g., many hallucinogens, some amphetamines, opioids). Some substances, such as the opioids or the benzodiazepines, are used as drugs and are legally available with a doctor’s prescription. However, their use as intoxicants is not intended and is therefore referred … Intoxicant
Products Scopolamine is currently sold in many countries exclusively in the form of eye drops. The transdermal patch Scopoderm TTS and other medications are no longer available. In some countries, other medicines containing scopolamine are available, such as Kwells motion sickness tablets and the Transderm Scop transdermal patch. This article refers to peroral use. In … Scopolamine
Products Ipratropium bromide is commercially available as an inhalation solution, metered-dose inhaler, and nasal spray (Atrovent, Rhinovent, generics). Combination preparations with beta2-sympathomimetics are also commercially available (Dospir, Berodual N, generics). Pharmacies also produce inhalation solutions with ipratropium bromide as extemporaneous preparations. The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties … Ipratropium Bromide
Symptoms The most common symptoms include cramping or dull abdominal pain. In addition, numerous other symptoms may occur, such as headache, menstrual migraine, back pain, pain in the legs, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, flushing of the skin, flushing, sleep disturbances, mood swings, depression, irritability, and nervousness. The symptoms first appear … Menstrual Cramps
Products Parasympatholytics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, solutions, as inhalation preparations, injection solutions, and eye drops. This article refers to antagonists at muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Antagonists at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, such as ganglion blockers, are discussed separately. Structure and properties Many parasympatholytics are structurally derived from atropine, a natural … Parasympatholytics
Products Spasmolytics are commercially available in the form of tablets, suppositories, and injectables, among others. In many countries, scopolamine butylbromide is among the best-known representatives. Structure and properties Spasmolytics are often derived from the tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine from nightshade plants or from the benzylisoquinoline papaverine from the opium poppy. Effects Spasmolytics have spasmolytic … Spasmolytics
Symptoms Three-month colic occurs in infants during the first few weeks of life and lasts from three to five months. Up to a quarter of all infants are affected. They manifest as frequent crying, irritability, restlessness, and bloated abdomen. The child clenches his fists, has a reddened face, tightens his legs and cries for an … Three Month Colic
Stem plant Solanaceae, black henbane. Medicinal drug Hyoscyami folium – hyoscyamus leaves Hyoscyami herba recens – Fresh henbane Preparations Hyoscyami maceratum oleosum Hyoscyami oleum Hyoscyami tinctura Ingredients Tropane alkaloids: atropine, L-hyoscyamine, as in datura higher content of scopolamine than in belladonna. Effects Indications As an anticholinergic in colds, in spasms in the gastrointestinal tract. Contained … Black Henbane
Display Folium Belladonnae 2 T. Folium Stramonii 4 T. Herba Lobeliae 2 T. Potassium nitricum 2 T. Aqua 5 T. The potassium nitrate is dissolved in warm water and the solution is added to the drug powder mixture, to which unadjusted rabi is to be added. Once the powder is uniformly saturated by the potassium … Pulvis Stramonii Compositus (Asthma Powder)
Products Atropine is commercially available in the form of eye drops, drops, and as a solution for injection. It has been approved in many countries since 1987. Medicinal plants containing atropine have been used medicinally for much longer. Structure and properties Atropine (C17H23NO3, Mr = 289.4 g/mol) is a tertiary amine and belongs to the … Atropine
Products Homeopathic medicines are available from various suppliers, for example, in the form of globules (beads) and as drops (dilutions) in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Homeopathic medicines are prepared by a strong dilution of the starting substances. The dilution levels are called potencies. Examples Taking belladonna (Belladonna) causes hyperthermia, so in homeopathy it … Homeopathic Remedies
Belladonna is a medicinal plant that is one of those that are extremely poisonous. Its poison was once used as an intoxicant. Belladonna is not used as a medicinal plant, it is only used in homeopathy. Occurrence and cultivation of belladonna Children are particularly tempted to eat the shiny fruits of belladonna. Greatest caution is … Belladonna: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
