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Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting

Products Antiemetics are commercially available in the form of tablets, as melting tablets, as solutions (drops), and injectables, among others. They are also administered as suppositories because peroral administration is not possible. In many countries, the best-known antiemetics include domperidone (Motilium, generic) and meclozine, which, along with caffeine and pyridoxine, is contained in Itinerol B6. … Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting

Albendazole

Products Albendazole is commercially available as chewable tablets and as a suspension (zentel). It was approved in many countries in 1993. Structure and properties Albendazole (C12H15N3O2S, Mr = 265.3 g/mol) exists as a white to slightly yellowish powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a benzimidazole derivative and is completely biotransformed after absorption. … Albendazole

Interaction with other drugs | Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment

Interaction with other drugs In principle, you should inform your doctor about any other medication you are taking. It is always possible that taking certain medicines at the same time is not tolerated. Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment may cause cloud-like precipitation on the conjunctiva when used simultaneously with amphotericin B, sulfadiazine, heparin, cloxacillin and cephalotin. As … Interaction with other drugs | Dexa-Gentamicin eye ointment

Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone is an artificially produced active substance belonging to the group of glucocorticoids. In the human body, natural glucocorticoids (hormones) are produced in the adrenal cortex and fulfil a variety of regulatory tasks. The synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone has an inhibitory effect on inflammation and the immune system. Compared to the hormones produced in the adrenal … Dexamethasone

Price | Dexamethasone

Price 10 tablets of dexamethasone with a dose of 8 mg per tablet cost just under 22 euros. However, dexamethasone is only available on prescription. If a cash prescription is submitted, 5 euros per prescription are charged. There are numerous different dosages (0.5 mg, 1.5 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg) and pack sizes. … Price | Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone inhibition test | Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone inhibition test The so-called dexamethasone inhibition test is a provocation test. In a healthy organism, the production rate of the adrenal cortex and thus the concentration of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisol) is controlled by a regulatory circuit between the pituitary gland and the adrenal cortex. At high cortisol concentrations, the production of a hormone of … Dexamethasone inhibition test | Dexamethasone

Interaction | Dexamethasone

Interaction Dexamethasone can increase the excretion of potassium and thus enhance the effect of certain water tablets (diuretics). This can be dangerous if the potassium level drops too low, as this can lead to cardiac arrhythmia. Dexamethasone inhibits the blood sugar-lowering effect of drugs used to treat diabetes mellitus and blood thinners. Some antiepileptic drugs … Interaction | Dexamethasone

Ixazomib

Products Ixazomib was approved in capsule form in the United States in 2015, in the EU in 2016, and in many countries in 2017 (Ninlaro). Structure and properties Ixazomib is present in drugs in the form of the prodrug ixazomib citrate (C14H19BCl2N2O4, Mr = 361.0 g/mol) is present. In the body, it is hydrolyzed to … Ixazomib

Beclometasone

Products Beclometasone is commercially available as a drug for inhalation and as a nasal spray (Qvar, Beclo Orion). It has been approved in many countries since 1998. This article refers to inhalation. See also under beclometasone nasal spray. Beclometasone is also combined with formoterol fix; see under Beclometasone and Formoterol (Foster). In 2020, a fixed … Beclometasone

Bacterial Meningitis

Symptoms Typical symptoms of bacterial meningitis include high fever, severe headache, and neck stiffness. However, these symptoms do not necessarily all have to be present. The disease may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, skin rash, petechiae, sensitivity to light, and clouding of consciousness, among other symptoms. The infection can lead to blood poisoning and other … Bacterial Meningitis

Delix

The drug known under the trade name Delix® contains the active ingredient ramipril. Ramipril itself belongs to the group of ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and is mainly used for the treatment of high blood pressure (arterial hypertension). This enzyme is used to convert the inactive form of a blood pressure regulatory messenger into … Delix