Zolmitriptan

Products Zolmitriptan is commercially available as film-coated tablets, meltable tablets, and as a nasal spray (Zomig, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Generic versions entered the market in 2012. Structure and properties Zolmitriptan (C16H21N3O2, Mr = 287.4 g/mol) is an indole and oxazolidinone derivative structurally related to serotonin. It exists as … Zolmitriptan

Mirtazapine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Mirtazapine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and meltable tablets (Remeron, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Mirtazapine (C17H19N3, Mr = 265.35 g/mol) is a racemate and exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is structurally closely related … Mirtazapine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Abiraterone Acetate

Products Abiraterone is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Zytiga). It has been approved in many countries since 2011. Structure and properties Abiraterone acetate (C26H33NO2, Mr = 391.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a prodrug and is rapidly biotransformed in the body to … Abiraterone Acetate

Abametapir

Products Abametapir was approved in the United States in 2020 as an emulsion for external use (Xeglyze). Structure and properties Abametapir (C12H12N2, Mr = 184.24 g/mol) consists of two molecules of methylpyridine covalently bonded together. The active ingredient is present as an oil-in-water emulsion. Effects Abametapir has insecticidal and ovicidal properties, meaning it kills both … Abametapir

Coffee

Products Dried coffee beans, coffee powder, coffee capsules and other products are available in grocery stores. Stem plant The parent plant is the coffee shrub or coffee tree from the Rubiaceae family (redbud family). The two main species are for Arabica coffee and for Robusta coffee. is also called. Medicinal drug The so-called coffee beans … Coffee

Caffeine Citrate Solution

Products Caffeine citrate solution was newly approved in many countries in 2016 (Peyona). It was available earlier in other countries. Structure and properties Caffeine (C8H10N4O2, Mr = 194.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as white silk-like crystals and is sparingly soluble in water. The substance sublimes readily. Citric acid monohydrate (C6H8O7 – … Caffeine Citrate Solution

Propafenone

Products Propafenone is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Rytmonorm). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Propafenone (C21H27NO3, Mr = 341.4 g/mol) is present in the drug as propafenone hydrochloride, colorless crystals or a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. The substance has a … Propafenone

Olanzapine

Products Olanzapine is commercially available as film-coated tablets, meltable tablets, and powder for solution for injection (Zyprexa, generics). It has been approved in the U.S. and EU since 1996 and in many countries since 1997. Generic versions entered the market in 2012. Structure and properties Olanzapine (C17H20N4S, Mr = 312.4 g/mol) belongs to the thienobenzodiazepine … Olanzapine

Ondansetron

Products Ondansetron is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, meltable tablets (lingual tablets), as a syrup, and as an infusion/injection preparation. In addition to the original Zofran, generic versions are also available. Ondansetron was introduced in 1991 as the first active ingredient from the group of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists was approved. Structure and … Ondansetron

Fluvoxamine

Products Fluvoxamine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Floxyfral). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Fluvoxamine (C15H21F3N2O2, Mr = 318.33 g/mol) is present in drugs as fluvoxamine maleate, a white, odorless, crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects Fluvoxamine (ATC N06AB08) has antidepressant properties. … Fluvoxamine

Interactions

Definition When two or more drugs are combined, they may affect each other. This is especially true with regard to their pharmacokinetics (ADME) and effects and adverse effects (pharmacodynamics). This phenomenon is called interaction and drug-drug interaction. Interactions are usually undesirable because they can lead to, for example, loss of efficacy, side effects, poisoning, hospitalization, … Interactions