Products Rivastigmine is commercially available as capsules, oral solution, and transdermal patch (Exelon, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Rivastigmine (C14H22N2O2, Mr = 250.3 g/mol) is a phenyl carbamate. It exists in the oral forms as rivastigmine hydrogenotartrate, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. … Rivastigmine
In spontaneous hives, typical symptoms such as itching, wheals, and swelling of the skin occur suddenly and without an initially identifiable trigger. Depending on the duration of the rash, a distinction is made between acute and chronic hives: While acute hives usually subside after two weeks at the latest – but often after a few … Hives: Different Types At a Glance
Stem plant Galanthus species, e.g. A.Los., Amaryllidaceae Snowdrop, e.g. Caucasian. Medicinal drug Onion Ingredients Alkaloids: galantamine Effects Cholinergic: cholinesterase inhibitor. Indications Alzheimer’s disease Dosage Exclusively in finished drug products (Reminyl).
Stem plant Scrophulariaceae, brahmi, small fat leaf. Medicinal drug The dried herb is usually used. The pressed juice from the fresh herb and extracts from the drug are also used. Ingredients Brahmi contains the steroid saponins bacoside A and B. Effects The drug is believed to have antioxidant, adaptogenic, neuroprotective, and cholinergic effects, among others. … Brahmi
Products Donepezil is commercially available in tablet and oral tablet form (Aricept, Aricept Evess, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Donepezil (C24H29NO3, Mr = 379.5 g/mol) is a piperidine derivative and a racemate. It is present in drugs as donepezil hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble … Donepezil
Products In many countries, electronic cigarettes are available, for example, at kiosks, tobacco stores, pharmacies, and on the web. The sale of nicotine-containing products has been allowed in many countries since 2018. Structure and properties E-cigarettes are electrical devices that, when drawn in the mouth, form a vapor that is inhaled. They are often designed … E-Cigarettes
Products Distigmine bromide was commercially available in many countries in tablet form (Ubretide). It had been approved since 1973. Distribution was discontinued in 2020. Structure and properties Distigmine bromide (C22H32Br2N4O4, Mr = 576.3 g/mol) is a carbamic acid derivative. Effects Distigmine bromide (ATC N07AA03) has indirect parasympathomimetic (cholinergic) properties. The effects are due to reversible … Distigmine Bromide
Products Parasympathomimetics are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, solutions, transdermal patches, injectable solutions, and eye drops, among others. Structure and properties Many parasympathomimetics are structurally related to the natural ligand acetylcholine. Effects Parasympathomimetics have cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) properties. They promote the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system, a portion of the autonomic nervous … Parasympathomimetics
Products Bethanechol chloride is commercially available in tablet form (Myocholine-Glenwood). It has been approved in many countries since 1977. Structure and properties Bethanechol chloride (C7H17ClN2O2, Mr = 196.67 g/mol) is structurally closely related to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Effects Bethanechol chloride (ATC N07AB02) has parasympathomimetic (cholinergic) properties. It is an agonist at acetylcholine receptors. Bethanechol chloride … Bethanechol Chloride
Background Infestation with lungworm can cause coughing, respiratory distress, weight loss, nasal discharge, and conjunctivitis in hedgehogs. The disease occurs only in hedgehogs and often has a fatal outcome. It is caused by , the larvae of which are ingested with food, mainly snails. They infect the lungs and are excreted by the animals through … Levamisole
Products Pyridostigmine is commercially available in tablet form (Mestinon, -retard). It has been approved in many countries since 1953. Structure and properties Pyridostigmine (C9H13N2O2, Mr = 181.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as pyridostigmine bromide, a white, crystalline, deliquescent powder that is very soluble in water. Effects Pyridostigmine (ATC N07AA02) is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It … Pyridostigmine
