Products Alkaloids and their derivatives are contained as active ingredients in numerous medicines. They have been used medicinally for thousands of years, such as opium with morphine or coca leaves with cocaine. In 1805, a pure alkaloid was extracted for the first time by the German pharmacist Friedrich Sertürner with morphine. Structure and properties Alkaloids … Alkaloids
Products Salmeterol is commercially available as metered-dose inhalers and discs (Serevent, Seretide + fluticasone). It has been approved in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Salmeterol (C25H37NO4, Mr = 415.6) is present in the drugs as a racemate and as salmeterol xinafoate, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is structurally … Salmeterol
Products In many countries, there are no products with benzphetamine on the market. The active ingredient belongs to the narcotics. Benzphetamine is available in the USA, for example (e.g. Didrex). Structure and properties Benzphetamine (C17H22ClN, Mr = 275.8 g/mol) is present in drugs as benzphetamine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. … Benzphetamine
Background Opioids have been used as painkillers for thousands of years. Initially in the form of opium, the dried milky sap of the opium poppy L. (Papaveraceae). In the early 19th century, the pure opium alkaloid morphine was isolated for the first time and later administered with the newly invented hypodermic needle. In the 20th … Opioids: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
