Cannabidiol

Products In many countries, there are currently no medicines approved that contain only cannabidiol. However, the active ingredient is a component of the cannabis oral spray Sativex, which is registered as a drug for MS treatment in many countries and also contains THC. The oral solution Epidiolex or Epidyolex was approved as a drug in … Cannabidiol

Fear of Injections

Symptoms Shortly after an injection, some patients may experience the following symptoms: Pallor Malaise Dry mouth Cold sweat Low blood pressure Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion Nausea Fainting, syncope (short-lasting circulatory collapse). Convulsions (seizures) ECG changes Falls, accidents These disorders occur, for example, shortly after a vaccination, after parenteral administration of drugs, during acupuncture or blood sampling. … Fear of Injections

Headache

Causes and classification 1. primary, idiopathic headache without underlying disease: Tension headache Migraine Cluster headache Mixed and other, rarer primary forms. 2. secondary headache: the causes of secondary headache as a result of a disease, a particular condition or substances are numerous: head or cervical trauma: Posttraumatic headache Cervical spine acceleration trauma Vascular disorders of … Headache

Nyaope

Products Nyaope is illegally traded and consumed in South Africa. Structure and properties Nyaope consists of cheap heroin mixed or cut with other psychoactive substances, drugs, and technical substances. These include, for example, amphetamines, local anesthetics, HIV drugs, dextromethorphan, rat poison, and swimming pool cleaner. Abuse As a euphoric intoxicant. Dosage Nyaope is usually smoked … Nyaope

Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting

Products Antiemetics are commercially available in the form of tablets, as melting tablets, as solutions (drops), and injectables, among others. They are also administered as suppositories because peroral administration is not possible. In many countries, the best-known antiemetics include domperidone (Motilium, generic) and meclozine, which, along with caffeine and pyridoxine, is contained in Itinerol B6. … Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting

Hoarseness Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Hoarseness describes a change in voice quality. The voice may sound smoky, noisy, strained, raspy, trembling, or weak. Causes The larynx is made up of cartilage, muscle, and mucosa. It is innervated by the vagus nerve. If any of these elements is disturbed, hoarseness may result. 1. inflammation (laryngitis): Viral infections, for example, a … Hoarseness Causes and Remedies

Dronabinol

Products Dronabinol is an anesthetic. The Federal Office of Public Health may grant an exemption for limited medical use. Pharmacies can make dronabinol preparations themselves as an extemporaneous prescription or have them made by contract manufacturing. There are two provisions in the new formulary: Oily dronabinol drops 2.5% (NRF 22.8). Dronabinol capsules 2.5 mg, 5 … Dronabinol

Fibromyalgia Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a chronic, noninflammatory disorder that manifests as pain throughout the body and is characterized by numerous other complaints. It is much more common in women than in men and usually first appears in middle age. Chronic, bilateral, diffuse pain. Muscle pain, pain in the limbs, back pain, joint pain, neck pain, headaches, … Fibromyalgia Causes and Treatment

BIA 10-2474

Products BIA 10-2474 is in clinical development at the Portuguese pharmaceutical company Bial. It is not commercially available. Structure and properties BIA 10-2474 is the following urea and imidazole derivative: Effects BIA 10-2474 is a long-acting inhibitor of the enzyme FAAH (fatty acid amide hydrolase). This enzyme is involved in the breakdown of fatty acid … BIA 10-2474

Appetite Stimulants

Effects Appetite stimulant Indications Loss of appetite Active ingredients By cause: herbal bitter agents and spices: E.g. wormwood, ginger, take half an hour before meals. Prokinetics: Metoclopramide (Paspertin). Domperidone (Motilium) Antihistamines and anticholinergics: Pizotifen (Mosegor, out of commerce), cyproheptadine (out of commerce in many countries). Antidepressants: E.g. mirtazapine, caution: some antidepressants such as the SSRIs … Appetite Stimulants

Intoxicant

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