Products In many countries, finished medicines containing cocaine are currently no longer commercially available. However, they can be prepared as an extemporaneous prescription in a pharmacy. Cocaine is subject to the Narcotics Act and requires an aggravated prescription, but it is not banned as a drug. It is also sold as an illegal narcotic on … Cocaine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Omega-3 fatty acids are usually administered in the form of softgels. Oils for oral use are also available. Some foods are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (see below). Structure and properties The most important omega-3 fatty acids include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). They are polyunsaturated and long-chain fatty acids (PUFA: PolyUnsaturated … Omega 3 Fatty Acids Health Benefits
Products Fish oil is available in the form of soft capsules from various suppliers, such as Alpinamed, Biorganic, Burgerstein or Phytomed. Fish oil can also be supplied to the body through regular consumption of fish. At least one to two fish meals per week are recommended. Structure and properties Fish oil is a purified, winterized … Fish Oil
Products COX-2 inhibitors (coxibe) are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and capsules. The first representatives from this group to be approved in many countries were celecoxib (Celebrex, USA: 1998) and rofecoxib (Vioxx, off label) in 1999. At that time, they rapidly developed into blockbuster drugs. However, due to adverse effects, several drugs … COX-2 Inhibitor
Products Estradiol is commercially available in tablet, transdermal patch, transdermal gel, vaginal ring, and vaginal tablet forms, among others. It is also combined fixed with progestogens. Structure and properties Estradiol (C18H24O2, Mr = Mr = 272.4 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Synthetic estradiol is bioidentical with human … Estradiol
Products Hexoprenaline is commercially available as a solution for injection (Gynipral). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Approval for the tablets was revoked on Dec. 31, 2013. This due to the potential cardiovascular side effects that may occur in the mother and child. Structure and properties Hexoprenaline (C22H32N2O6, Mr = 420.5 g/mol) … Hexoprenaline
Products On the one hand, anabolic steroids are on the market as approved drugs, for example testosterone and other androgens. On the other hand, many agents are also produced and distributed illegally. Structure and properties Anabolic steroids structurally correspond to or are derived from androgens, the male sex hormones. The prototype of the group is … Anabolic Steroids: Synthetic Testosterone
Products Telmisartan is commercially available in tablet form (Micardis, Micardis Plus + hydrochlorothiazide, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1998. Generics entered the market in December 2013. In 2010, a fixed combination with amlodipine was registered (Micardis Amlo). Kinzal is no longer marketed in many countries. Structure and properties Telmisartan (C33H30N4O2, Mr … Telmisartan
Products Turmeric is commercially available as a spice. Along with other parts of the plant, it is an important ingredient of curry powder. Products available in pharmacies and drugstores include turmeric powder, liquid preparations, capsules and tablets. The powder contains the active ingredient curcumin (see below). The orange-yellow dye is also used as an additive … Turmeric
Products LABA is an acronym for , which means long-acting beta agonists (sympathomimetics). LABAs are mainly marketed as inhaled preparations (powders, solutions) administered with an inhaler such as a metered-dose inhaler, diskus, respimat, breezhaler, or ellipta. Some may also be given perorally. Salmeterol and formoterol were the first agents from this group to be approved … LABA
Products Phytoestrogens are commercially available as dietary supplements, for example, in the form of capsules and tablets. They are found in various plants for example in nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. A typical example is soy. Structure and properties Phytoestrogens are a structurally disparate group of phytonutrients that resemble estrogens (estradiol) but do not have … Phytoestrogens
Products Tamsulosin is commercially available in the form of sustained-release tablets and sustained-release capsules and has been approved in many countries since 1996 (Pradif, Pradif T, generics). Tamsulosin is also available as a fixed combination with the 5alpha-reductase inhibitor dutasteride (Duodart), see under dutasteride tamsulosin. In 1996, sustained-release capsules were released (Pradif). Pradif T sustained-release … Tamsulosin
