Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Products Thiamine (vitamin B1) is commercially available in tablet form and as a solution for injection (e.g., Benerva, Neurorubin, generics), among others. It is a component of numerous combination preparations (e.g., Berocca). Structure and properties Thiamine (C12H17N4OS+, Mr = 265.4 g/mol) is usually present in drugs as thiamine nitrate or thiamine hydrochloride. Thiamine hydrochloride, unlike … Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Lipid-Lowering Agents

Products Lipid-lowering agents are mainly sold as tablets and capsules as monopreparations and combination preparations. Some other dosage forms exist, such as granules and injectables. Statins have established themselves as the most important group at present. Structure and properties The chemical structure of lipid-lowering agents is inconsistent. However, within the class, groups with comparable structures … Lipid-Lowering Agents

Isoniazid

Products Isoniazid is commercially available in tablet form (eg, Isoniazid Labatec, combination products). Structure and properties Isoniazid (C6H7N3O, Mr = 137.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals and is readily soluble in water. It is also known as isonicotinylhydrazine (INH). Effects Isoniazid (ATC J04AC01) has bacteriostatic to bactericidal properties against . … Isoniazid

Calcium Carbonate

Products Calcium carbonate is commercially available as a drug in the form of tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, and oral suspension, among others. Some products are combination preparations, for example with vitamin D3 or other antacids. Structure and properties Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 , M r = 100.1 g/mol) exists in pharmacopoeia quality … Calcium Carbonate

Hops Health Benefits

Products Hops are available as an open product and in the form of tea mixtures in pharmacies and drugstores. Preparations from the inflorescences are commercially available in the form of tablets, dragées and drops, among others. As a rule, these are combination preparations with valerian or other calming medicinal plants. Stem plant Hops L. from … Hops Health Benefits

Heparin Sodium

Products Heparin sodium is applied primarily as a gel or ointment (eg, HepaGel, Lioton, Demovarin, combination products). This article refers to topical therapy. Heparin sodium is also injected parenterally. Structure and properties Heparin sodium is the sodium salt of a sulfated glycosaminoglycan found in mammalian tissues. It is obtained from the intestinal mucosa of pigs, … Heparin Sodium

Hepatitis b Vaccine

Products Hepatitis B vaccine is licensed as an injectable in many countries (e.g., Engerix-B, combination products). Structure and properties The vaccine contains a the highly purified surface antigen HBsAg of hepatitis B virus. HBsAg is produced by biotechnological methods. It is a membrane protein localized on the viral envelope of hepatitis B virus. Effects Hepatitis … Hepatitis b Vaccine

Xylometazoline

Products Xylometazoline is commercially available in the form of nasal sprays and as nasal drops (Otrivin, generics, combination products, for example with dexpanthenol). It was developed at Ciba and has been approved in many countries since 1958. Structure and properties Xylometazoline is present in drugs as xylometazoline hydrochloride (C16H24N2 – HCl, Mr = 280.8 g/mol), … Xylometazoline

Methyl Salicylate

Products Methyl salicylate is commercially available in the form of ointments, gels, baths, and liniments, for example, also in horse balm and Perskindol. The products are usually combination preparations with several active ingredients. Some remedies contain wintergreen oil. Structure and properties Methyl salicylate (C8H8O3, Mr = 152.1 g/mol) exists as a colorless to faint yellow … Methyl Salicylate

Topical Glucocorticoids: Dermocorticoids

Products Dermocorticoids are commercially available in the form of creams, ointments, lotions, gels, pastes, foams, scalp applications, shampoos, and solutions, among others. Numerous drugs are available, including many combination preparations. Hydrocortisone was the first active ingredient to be used in the 1950s. Today, dermocorticoids are among the most important drugs in dermatology. Effects Glucocorticoids have … Topical Glucocorticoids: Dermocorticoids

Riboflavin

Products Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is contained in numerous drugs and dietary supplements and is commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges, as an injection preparation, and as a juice. Most of the products are combination preparations with other vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Riboflavin is contained in many plant and … Riboflavin

Rilpivirine

Products Rilpivirine has been commercially available in the EU and the United States since 2011 in tablet form (Edurant, combination products). In many countries, rilpivirine was approved in February 2013. Structure and properties Rilpivirine (C22H18N6, Mr = 366.4 g/mol) has a non-nucleoside structure. It is a diarylpyrimidine and is present in drugs as rilpivirine hydrochloride, … Rilpivirine