Oxilofrin

Products Medicines containing oxilofrine are not commercially available in many countries. In some countries, it has been marketed in the form of drops and dragées (Carnigen). Structure and properties Oxilofrin (C10H15NO2, Mr = 181.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as oxilofrine hydrochloride and is also known as methylsynephrine. It is structurally related to ephedrine and … Oxilofrin

Decongestants: Effect, Uses & Risks

Decongestants are drugs that exert a decongestant effect and are used as supportive agents in the treatment of allergic diseases. They are not a uniform group of active substances. The individual substances act according to different mechanisms but with the same result of mucosal decongestion in each case. What are decongestants? Decongestants are drugs that … Decongestants: Effect, Uses & Risks

Slimming Products

Effects Antiadiposita differ in their effects. They inhibit appetite or increase satiety, reduce the absorption of food components in the intestine or promote their utilization, increase energy metabolism and degrading metabolic processes. The ideal slimming agent would enable rapid, high and stable weight loss and at the same time be very well tolerated and applicable … Slimming Products

Antiasthmatics

1. symptom treatment Beta2-sympathomimetics are derived from epinephrine. They selectively stimulate the adrenergic β2-receptors of bronchial muscles and thus have a bronchospasmolytic effect. For rapid symptom relief, fast-acting agents are usually administered by inhalation, for example, with a metered-dose inhaler or a powder inhaler. They should be used only when needed. An increase in administration … Antiasthmatics

Sympathomimetics

Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics

Appetite Suppressants: Effect, Uses & Risks

Who has struggled unsuccessfully through various diets, often sees in the intake of appetite suppressants his last chance to slim figure. But the “weight loss pills” are controversial. What preparations are there, and what alternatives exist? What are appetite suppressants? Appetite suppressants do not themselves break down fat, but they do ensure a lower intake … Appetite Suppressants: Effect, Uses & Risks

Methamphetamine

Products Methamphetamine is no longer registered as a drug in many countries. Pervitin has been out of commerce for some time. Methamphetamine is one of the narcotics and is subject to more stringent prescription requirements, but it is not a banned substance. In principle, medicines could be prepared in pharmacies as a magisterial prescription. In … Methamphetamine

Cave Canem: Caniphedrine

Caniphedrine The alkaloid L-ephedrine is found along with other alkaloids in plants of the genus Ephedra (e.g., Stapf, Ephedraceae). The herb has been used in Chinese medicine under the name Ma Huang for over 5000 years. In the 16th century pharmacopoeia Pentsao Kang Mu by Li Shih-Chen, it is recommended as a circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, … Cave Canem: Caniphedrine

Methylephedrine

Products Methylephedrine is sold in many countries exclusively in the form of capsules in combination with other active ingredients (Tossamine plus). Structure and properties Methylephedrine (C11H17NO, Mr = 179.3 g/mol) Effects Methylephedrine has bronchospasmolytic properties. Indications Tossamine plus is approved for the treatment of cough not associated with excessive mucus production.

Stimulants

Products Stimulants are commercially available as drugs, narcotics, dietary supplements, and foods. Dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and solutions. Structure and properties Stimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure, but groups can be identified. Many, for example the amphetamines, are derived from the natural catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects The active ingredients … Stimulants

Combined Flu and Cold Remedies

Products Among the best-known combined flu and cold remedies in many countries are NeoCitran, Pretuval, and Vicks Medinait. In addition, other products exist such as Fluimucil Flu Day & Night. In other countries, different products are commonly used, such as Grippostad in Germany or Theraflu in the United States. Ingredients Typical ingredients include: Sympathomimetics such … Combined Flu and Cold Remedies

Bronchial Pastilles

Effects Bronchial pastilles have anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, cough-irritant, and/or expectorant effects, among others, depending on the product. Indications Used for symptomatic treatment of irritable cough, cough with mucus production (catarrh), and for sore throat and hoarseness. Abuse Bronchial pastilles containing codeine can be abused as an intoxicant in overdose. Active ingredients Bronchial pastilles usually contain herbal … Bronchial Pastilles