Neck Tension

Symptoms Neck tension manifests as neck and muscle pain and a tightening and hardening of the muscles. They result in limited range of motion. Under certain circumstances, the head can no longer be turned to the side. This condition is also known as “cervical gyration.” The pain and cramping are uncomfortable and disrupt normal daily … Neck Tension

Home Pharmacy

Tips The composition is individual and depends on the people in the household. Consider special patient groups and their needs: Babies, children, pregnant women, elderly (contraindications, interactions). Check expiration dates annually, return expired remedies to the pharmacy. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature, closed and dry (not in the bathroom where … Home Pharmacy

Felbinac

Products In many countries, finished medicinal products containing the active ingredient Felbinac are currently no longer on the market (previously, for example, Dolo Target). In Germany, the cooling ThermaCare pain gel is available (UK: Traxam). Structure and properties Felbinac (C14H12O2, Mr = 212.2 g/mol) is an acetic acid derivative of biphenyl. It is present in … Felbinac

Knee Osteoarthritis

Symptoms Knee osteoarthritis manifests itself as knee pain, which occurs primarily during physical activity and when the joint is under stress. They are often triggered at the beginning of movement (start-up pain), when climbing stairs, when standing up or when walking longer distances. Other complaints include limitation of mobility and quality of life, instability, an … Knee Osteoarthritis

Actinic Keratosis Treatment

Symptoms Actinic keratosis is a skin disease that manifests itself in various forms. Pink or brown, scaly, highly keratinized patches or papules often form on a reddened base, with sizes ranging from millimeters to centimeters. The lesions can occur all over the body, but usually affect sun-exposed areas such as the head, bald head, ears, … Actinic Keratosis Treatment

Acute Pain

Symptoms Pain is an unpleasant and subjective sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage. Acute pain may be accompanied by activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in rapid heartbeat, deep breathing, hypertension, sweating, and nausea, among other symptoms. Pain has several components: Sensory/discriminative: … Acute Pain

Back Pain Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Possible symptoms of acute back pain include muscle aches, tension, stabbing pain, limited mobility, and stiffness. The pain may radiate down the leg (sciatic pain), and patients may be unable to stand up straight. While acute pain is comparatively treatable, chronic back pain poses a serious quality of life and mental health problem and … Back Pain Causes and Treatment

NSAID

Products Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available in numerous dosage forms. These include film-coated tablets, tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspensions, oral granules, suppositories, NSAID eye drops, lozenges, emulsifying gels, and creams (selection). The first active ingredient from this group was salicylic acid, which was used medicinally in the 19th century in the form of the … NSAID

Diclofenac: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Diclofenac is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, soft capsules (liquid caps), dragées, drops, suppositories, as a solution for injection, gel, patches, and eye drops (Voltaren, generics), among others. The analgesic has been approved in many countries since 1974. This article refers to peroral use. For more information, see also diclofenac gel, … Diclofenac: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Piroxicam Gel

Products Piroxicam was commercially available in many countries in the form of a gel (Felden Gel). It had been approved in many countries since 1986. It was discontinued in 2018. Structure and properties Piroxicam (C15H13N3O4S, Mr = 331.4 g/mol) exists as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It … Piroxicam Gel