Famotidine

Products Famotidine is not commercially available in many countries. In Germany and other countries, it is available in the form of film-coated tablets. Structure and properties Famotidine (C8H15N7O2S3, Mr = 337.4 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish-white crystalline powder or as crystals and is very sparingly soluble in water. It is a thiazole derivative … Famotidine

Cold

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a cold include: Sore throat Sneezing, cold sniffles, runny nose, later nasal congestion. Feeling sick, fatigue Cough, Acute bronchitis Hoarseness Headache Fever is rare in adults, but is often observed in children Causes The common cold is caused in most cases by rhinoviruses, but numerous other viruses such as parainfluenza viruses, … Cold

Chloroquine

Products Chloroquine was commercially available in tablet form (Nivaquine). It was approved in many countries since 1953. Its distribution was discontinued in 2019. It was first synthesized in 1934 by Hans Andersag at Bayer in Elberfeld (I.G. Farbenindustrie). Currently, medicines containing chloroquine are no longer available in many countries. Magisterial formulations can be made in … Chloroquine

Immunostimulants

Products Immunostimulants are commercially available, for example, as drops, lozenges, tablets, powders, and effervescent tablets. They are approved as drugs or dietary supplements. Structure and properties Immunostimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure. Effects Immunostimulants have immunostimulant properties, meaning that they are thought to promote immune system activity and thus reduce susceptibility to infectious … Immunostimulants

Vaccines

Products Vaccines are mainly sold as injectables. Some are also taken perorally as oral vaccines, for example, in the form of capsules (typhoid vaccine) or as a suspension for oral administration (rotavirus). Monopreparations and combination preparations are commercially available. Vaccines, with few exceptions, are stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 2 to 8 … Vaccines

Dexamethasone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Dexamethasone is found in numerous medications. This article refers to peroral administration in the form of tablets (fortecortin, generic). See also the article Cortisone Tablets. Structure and properties Dexamethasone (C22H29FO5, Mr = 392.5 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a fluorinated and methylated … Dexamethasone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Galidesivir

Products Galidesivir is in development at BioCryst in the United States and is not yet commercially available. Structure and properties Galidesivir (C11H15N5O3, Mr = 265.27 g/mol) is a prodrug that is metabolized in cells to the active triphosphate. Galidesivir belongs to the nucleoside analogues. It is a derivative of adenosine, to which it is closely … Galidesivir

SARS

Symptoms The highly contagious viral respiratory illness SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) manifests itself in the following symptoms: Flu-like symptoms such as high fever, headache, dizziness, feeling sick, muscle aches and pains. Watery diarrhea, nausea (not in all cases). Unproductive cough, shortness of breath SARS usually causes pneumonia, shortness of breath, ARDS and can damage … SARS