Application Mercury (Hydrargyrum, Hg) and its compounds are rarely used in pharmacy today because of their toxicity and adverse effects. An exception is alternative medicine, in which mercury is also called mercurius (e.g., Mercurius solubilis, Mercurius vivus). The English name is Mercury or Quicksilver. In the 20th century, mercury compounds were still widely used and … Mercury
The 200-plus bones of the adult are not only a marvel of stability, but they do amazing work throughout life. In order to maintain their function, there is constant building up and breaking down within them. With increasing age, degradation often predominates – osteoporosis occurs. Bone densitometry is a popular procedure to diagnose osteoporosis. In … Bone Densitometry (Osteodensitometry): Procedure and Evaluation
Products Stearic acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. The name “stear” comes from the Greek and means tallow or lard, so it shows the origin of the substance. Structure and properties Stearic acid or octadecanoic acid (C18H36O2, Mr = 284.5 g/mol) is a saturated and unbranched C18 fatty acid, i.e., … Stearic Acid
Definition A concentration (C) indicates the content of one substance in another as a quotient. By definition, it refers to the amount of a substance present in a given volume. However, concentrations can also refer to masses. In pharmacy, concentration is often used in connection with liquid and semisolid dosage forms. For solid dosage forms … Concentration
Products Gold compounds are commercially available (worldwide) in the form of capsules and injection solutions (e.g., Ridaura, Tauredon), among others. They are rarely used medicinally today. Structure and properties Elemental gold (Latin: aurum, abbreviation: Au, M. r = 96.97 g/mol, atomic number 79) is a chemical element and a lustrous noble metal with a yellow … Gold
Products Sodium is present in active ingredients and excipients in many pharmaceuticals. In English, it is referred to as sodium, but abbreviated as Na, as in German. Structure and properties Sodium (Na, atomic mass: 22.989 g/mol) is a chemical element from the group of alkali metals with atomic number 11. It exists elementally as a … Sodium Health Benefits
Products Pharmacopeial grade pure silicon dioxide is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Note: In English, silicon is called silicon and silicon dioxide is called silicon dioxide. Structure and properties Silicon dioxide (SiO2, Mr = 60.08 g/mol) is the oxide of silicon. It exists, for example, as a fine white powder and is practically insoluble in … Silicon Dioxide
Products Water is commercially available in different qualities. Water for pharmaceutical purposes is available in pharmacies, for example, the purified water (see there). It is produced in pharmacies or ordered from specialized suppliers. Structure Pure water (H2O, Mr = 18.015 g/mol) exists as a clear, colorless liquid without odor or taste. It is an inorganic … Water
Products Hydrogen is commercially available as compressed gas in compressed gas cylinders. In many countries, it is available from PanGas, for example. Structure and properties Hydrogen (H, atomic number: 1, atomic mass: 1.008) is the first and simplest chemical element in the periodic table and the most abundant in the universe. On Earth, for example, … Hydrogen
Definition Volume is the three-dimensional space occupied by a given amount of matter. According to the SI international system of units, the unit of measurement used is the cubic meter, which is a cube with an edge length of one meter. In practice, however, the liter (L, l) is much more common, especially for liquids. … Volume
Products Wound gasoline is available in pharmacies and drugstores as an open product. It is also referred to as medicinal benzine. Wound gasoline belongs to the light and pure benzines. It is monographed in many countries in the Pharmacopoea Helvetica and this already in the early editions (e.g. Editio Quinta, 1933). The German and Austrian … Wound Fuel
Products Macrogol 400 is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It should not be confused with macrogol 4000, which is also used as a stool-regulating laxative, among other products. Structure and properties Macrogols are mixtures of linear polymers with the general formula H-(OCH2-CH2)n-OH, indicating the average number of oxyethylene groups. The macrogol type is defined by … Macrogol 400
