Daptomycin

Products Daptomycin is commercially available as a powder for the preparation of a solution for injection or infusion (Cubicin). It has been approved in many countries since 2007. Generic versions are registered. Structure and properties Daptomycin (C72H101N17O26, Mr = 1620.7 g/mol) is a cyclic lipopeptide that is obtained as a fermentation product from . It … Daptomycin

Alendronate

Products Alendronate is commercially available in the form of weekly tablets (Fosamax, generic). It is also combined fixed with vitamin D (cholecalciferol) (Fosavance, generic) and has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Sodium alendronate (C4H12NNaO7P2 – 3H2O, Mr = 325.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is soluble in … Alendronate

Carbaldrate

Products In many countries, medicines containing carbaldrate are no longer on the market. Kompensan is no longer available. Effects Carbaldrate (ATC A02AB04) neutralizes stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to produce aluminum chloride and bicarbonate. Indications Treatment of gastric symptoms associated with hyperacidity such as heartburn, stomach pain, acid regurgitation, and bloating

Sugar: Intolerance & Allergy

Sugar sweetens life, but is also considered an extremely unhealthy food, which is associated with the development of various diseases. However, the body does not function entirely without sugar: the brain needs glucose to fuel it, and moderate consumption of sugar is also good for the soul. Here’s what you should know about sugar The … Sugar: Intolerance & Allergy

Ketorolac

Products Ketorolac commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, as a solution for injection (Tora-Dol), and as eye drops (Acular, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Ketorolac (C15H13NO3, Mr = 255.7 g/mol) is present in drugs in the form of the salt ketorolactrometamol (= ketorolactromethamine), see also … Ketorolac

Angelica

Stem plant Apiaceae, angelica. Medicinal drug Angelicae radix – Angelica root: the whole or cut, carefully dried rhizome and roots of L. (PhEur) Rarely, the herb and fruits are also used, and their use is negatively evaluated by Commission E. Preparations Angelicae radicis extractum ethanolicum liquidum Swedish bitters Ingredients Essential oil Bitters Furanocoumarins Effects Promotion … Angelica

Glibornuride

Products Glibornuride was commercially available in tablet form (Glutril, originally Roche, later MEDA Pharma). It was approved in many countries since 1971. It was discontinued in 2019. Structure and properties Glibornuride (C18H26N2O4S, Mr = 366.48 g/mol) is a sulfonylurea. Effects Glibornuride (ATC A10BB04) has antihyperglycemic and antidiabetic properties. The effects are due to the promotion … Glibornuride

Follitropin Beta

Products Follitropin beta is commercially available as a solution for injection (Puregon). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Follitropin beta is a recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) produced by biotechnological methods. The amino acid sequence corresponds to human FSH. It differs from follitropin alfa in glycosylation. FSH is a … Follitropin Beta

Nasal and Oral Breathing: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Nasal and oral breathing both serve the purpose of respiration, but they differ in their physiological process. Nasal breathing involves inhaling and exhaling through the nose. In mouth breathing, on the other hand, air is passed through the oral cavity into the wider respiratory tract. What is nasal and mouth breathing? Nasal and mouth breathing … Nasal and Oral Breathing: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Norovirus

Symptoms Infection with norovirus manifests as gastroenteritis with diarrhea without blood in the stool and/or with violent, even explosive vomiting. Vomiting is more common in children. Furthermore, accompanying symptoms such as nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, muscle pain, headache, and mild fever may occur. An asymptomatic course is also possible. The duration of the … Norovirus