Azathioprine (Imuran)

Products Azathioprine is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a lyophilizate (Imurek, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1965. Structure and properties Azathioprine (C9H7N7O2S, Mr = 277.3 g/mol) is a nitromidazole derivative of mercaptopurine. It exists as a pale yellow powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Azathioprine (ATC L04AX01) … Azathioprine (Imuran)

Amorolfine

Products Amorolfine is commercially available for the treatment of a nail fungus as a nail polish (Loceryl, Curanel, 5%, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1991. Curanel was released in April 2011 and, unlike Loceryl, is available without a doctor’s prescription. It is also sold as Curanail in other countries. In 2014, … Amorolfine

Cefaclor

Products Cefaclor is commercially available as sustained-release film-coated tablets and as a suspension (Ceclor). It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Cefaclor monohydrate (C15H14ClN3O4S – H2O, Mr = 385.8) is a white to pale yellow powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a semisynthetic antibiotic and has structural … Cefaclor

Prescription Drugs

Definition Prescription drugs are a group of drugs that may be obtained from a pharmacy only with a doctor’s prescription. The prescription is usually issued during a consultation. Within this group, different dispensing categories exist in many countries. The presence of a doctor’s prescription is often a condition for the health insurance company to reimburse … Prescription Drugs

Folic Acid: Health Benefits

Products Folic acid is commercially available in many countries as a monopreparation in the form of tablets. It is marketed both as a drug and as a dietary supplement. It is further available in combined vitamin and mineral preparations. The name folic acid is derived from lat. , the leaf. Folic acid was first isolated … Folic Acid: Health Benefits

Brolucizumab

Products Brolucizumab was approved as a solution for injection in the United States in 2019 and in many countries in 2020 (Beovu). Structure and properties Brolucizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody fragment with a single Fv chain (single-chain antibody fragment, scFv). The molecular mass is in the range of 26 kDa. It is significantly lower … Brolucizumab

Ticagrelor

Products Ticagrelor is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Brilique). The active ingredient was approved in many countries in 2011. In 2018, additional meltable tablets were registered. Structure and properties Ticagrelor (C23H28F2N6O4S, Mr = 522.6 g/mol) is a cyclopentyltriazolopyrimidine without a thienopyridine structure. Ticagrelor is directly active. It has an active metabolite but, … Ticagrelor

Celiprolol

Products Celiprolol is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Selectol). It has been approved in many countries since 1987. Structure and properties Celiprolol (C20H34ClN3O4, Mr = 415.95 g/mol is a racemate and is present in drugs as celiprolol hydrochloride, a white to pale yellow crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects … Celiprolol

Potassium Iodide Tablets

Products In many countries, the potassium iodide tablets 65 mg army pharmacy are on sale, corresponding to 50 mg iodine. They are delivered free of charge to all persons living near a nuclear power plant (radius 50 km). For the rest of the population, there are decentralized warehouses from which the tablets can be distributed … Potassium Iodide Tablets

Brimonidine Gel

Products Mirvaso brimonidine gel was approved in the EU in 2013 and in many countries in 2014. Structure and properties Brimonidine (C11H10BrN5, Mr = 292.1 g/mol) is present in the drug as brimonidine tartrate, a white to yellow powder that is soluble in water. It has a similar structure to clonidine and apraclonidine. Effects Brimonidine … Brimonidine Gel

Simeticon

Products Simeticon (simethicone) is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets, as capsules, and as a solution. It has been registered in many countries since 1964. Since the effect is purely physical, medical products are also approved. Structure and properties Simeticone is obtained by incorporating 4 to 7 percent silica into polydimethylsiloxane with a … Simeticon