Summary Overall, physiotherapy is an important component of heart muscle weakness. It is particularly important for patients to maintain an active lifestyle despite their illness. In addition to exercises and regular sport, patients learn to cope with the disease and to better assess the limits of their body. This helps many patients to master their … Summary | Physiotherapy for heart muscle weakness
Products Amphetamines are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and sustained-release capsules. Structure and properties Amphetamines are derivatives of amphetamine. It is a methylphenethylamine structurally related to endogenous monoamines and stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Amphetamines are racemates and the –enantiomers. Effects Amphetamines have sympathomimetic, central stimulant, bronchodilator, psychoactive, … Amphetamines
Products Suxamethonium chloride is commercially available as a solution for injection (lysthenone, succinoline). It was introduced in the 1950s and has been approved in many countries since 1954. Suxamethonium chloride is also known as succinylcholine or succinylcholine chloride, especially in English. In jargon, it is also called Suxi or Sux. Structure and properties Suxamethonium chloride … Suxamethonium Chloride
Heart failure, heart muscle weakness or cardiac insufficiency is a mostly irreversible disorder and disease of the heart. Most notably, the circulatory system suffers from heart failure. As a result, insufficient blood can be provided to the organs. Shortness of breath, fatigue and general weakness, as well as water retention are typical signs of heart … Heart Failure: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cough syrups are medicines that are administered orally to relieve cough symptoms. It is mostly a syrup or juice-like agent. A distinction must be made between cough syrups that have a cough-suppressing effect and those that have a secretion-relieving effect. The cough suppressant cough syrup is used for non-productive coughing and is intended to suppress … Cough Syrup: Effect, Uses & Risks
Products Thioridazine has been off the market in many countries since 2005 because of cardiac risks. Melleril and Mellerette tablets are out of commerce. In Germany and other countries, thioridazine remains on the market. Structure and properties Thioridazine (C21H26N2S2, Mr = 370.6 g/mol) is a phenothiazine derivative with a piperidinyl alkyl side chain. In drugs, … Thioridazine
Products Beta2-sympathomimetics are usually commercially available as inhalation preparations (powders, solutions) administered with an inhaler, for example, metered-dose inhaler, diskus, Respimat, Breezhaler, or Ellipta. There are few drugs on the market that can be given perorally. Structure and properties Beta2-sympathomimetics are structurally related to the natural ligands epinephrine and norepinephrine. They may exist as racemates … Beta2-Sympathomimetics
The radius periosteal reflex is an intrinsic reflex of the human body. Normally, a blow to the arm triggers a slight flexion of the forearm; if the reflex is absent, this may indicate a neurological or muscular disorder. What is the radial periosteal reflex? The radius periosteal reflex is an intrinsic reflex of the human … Radial Periosteal Reflex: Function, Role & Diseases
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but life-threatening complication of anesthesia. It is triggered by various trigger substances, including some anesthetic agents, when a genetic predisposition is present. What is malignant hyperthermia? The cause of malignant hyperthermia is a genetic alteration of receptors in skeletal muscle. Normally, skeletal muscle contracts by releasing calcium ions from the … Malignant Hyperthermia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Bitter ribbon flower relieves discomfort caused by stomach and intestinal disorders, such as flatulence and bloating. Its flowers look like small ribbons, hence the name ribbon flower. This flower smells slightly sweet, but has a bitter taste. The plant was used in ancient times, including for heart disease, gout and digestive problems. Occurrence and cultivation … Bitter Ribbon Flower: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease that can be fatal if left untreated. In the past, children were most at risk for this disease, which can be rapidly transmitted from person to person through droplet infections such as sneezing and coughing. Typical signs include fever, shortness of breath and morbid breathing sounds. What is diphtheria? … Diphtheria: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products In many countries, no medicines containing preparations of angel’s trumpet are on the market. Angel’s trumpets are sold as ornamental plants. Stem plant Angel’s trumpets belong to the genus and family Solanaceae. Representatives are, for example , and . The decorative plants are originally from South America. They are perennial shrubs or trees with … Angel Trumpets
