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Malignant Neuroleptic Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Malignant neuroleptic syndrome (abbreviated as MNS) is also known as malignant neuroleptic syndrome. This is a rare side effect that results from taking neuroleptics. What is malignant neuroleptic syndrome? Neuroleptic syndrome is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by dopamine antagonists (especially neuroleptics), but equally by lithium or antidepressants. It usually occurs with a high … Malignant Neuroleptic Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Lithium: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Lithium is commercially available in the form of tablets and sustained-release tablets (e.g., Quilonorm, Priadel, Lithiofor). Structure and properties The lithium ion (Li+) is a monovalent cation found in pharmaceuticals in the form of various salts. These include lithium citrate, lithium sulfate, lithium carbonate, and lithium acetate. For example, lithium carbonate (Li2CO3, Mr = … Lithium: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Gefitinib

Products Gefitinib is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Iressa). It was approved in many countries in 2011. Structure Gefitinib (C22H24ClFN4O3, Mr = 446.9 g/mol) is a morpholine and aniline quinazoline derivative. It exists as a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water, especially at high pH. Effects Gefitinib (ATC L01XE02) is … Gefitinib

Tension Headache

Symptoms Sporadic, frequent, or chronic in onset: A bilateral pain originating in the forehead and extending along the sides of the head to the occipital bone at the back of the skull Pain quality: pulling, pressing, constricting, non-pulsating. Duration between 30 minutes and 7 days Mild to moderate pain, normal daily activities are possible Radiation … Tension Headache

What Causes Nosebleeds?

Small injuries to the fine vessels in the nasal mucosa cause nosebleeds. Nosebleeds are usually harmless and may even occur for no reason. The loss of blood is minimal in most cases, but disturbing if the blood gets unexpectedly on the clothes. The nasal mucosa is a very well supplied with blood tissue, as it … What Causes Nosebleeds?

Marasmus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Marasmus is a very common disease, especially in developing countries, and is the result of chronic malnutrition. Due to prolonged malnutrition, the nutritional status is disturbed. What are the consequences of this disease and how can it be combated? What is marasmus? Marasmus occurs primarily in children from infancy to five years of age living … Marasmus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Sodium Picosulfate

Products Sodium picosulfate is commercially available in the form of tablets, soft capsules (pearls), and drops (e.g., Laxoberon, Dulcolax Picosulfate). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Sodium picosulfate (C18H13NNa2O8S2, Mr= 481.41 g/mol) is structurally closely related to bisacodyl. The difference is that it is esterified with sulfuric acid instead … Sodium Picosulfate

Norovirus

Symptoms Infection with norovirus manifests as gastroenteritis with diarrhea without blood in the stool and/or with violent, even explosive vomiting. Vomiting is more common in children. Furthermore, accompanying symptoms such as nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, muscle pain, headache, and mild fever may occur. An asymptomatic course is also possible. The duration of the … Norovirus

Glycerol

Products Glycerol (synonym: glycerol) is contained in numerous drugs as a pharmaceutical excipient. As an active ingredient, it is mainly used as a laxative in the form of suppositories or as an enema (e.g., Bulboid). Structure and properties Glycerol or propane-1,2,3-triol (C3H8O3, Mr = 92.1 g/mol) is a colorless, clear, fatty-feeling, syrupy, very hygroscopic liquid … Glycerol