Neutrophilia refers to an above-normal number of neutrophil granulocytes (neutrophils) in the blood. Neutrophilia is one of several possible forms of leukocytosis, which is commonly used to describe an increase in white blood cells, which include neutrophils. There are many endogenous and exogenous factors, including immune responses, that cause a temporary or permanent excess of … Neutrophilia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide represents an important coenzyme in the context of energy metabolism. It is derived from niacin (vitamin B3, nicotinic acid amide). Deficiency of vitamin B3 results in the symptoms of pellagra. What is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide? Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme that transfers a hydride ion (H-) as part of energy metabolism. … Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide: Function & Diseases
Sibutramine is an amphetamine derivative and serves as an appetite suppressant in its capacity as an indirect stimulator of the sympathetic nervous system. The active ingredient belongs to the group of serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors and thus comes close in its mode of action to various antidepressants and the ADHD drug methylphenidate. Drugs containing sibutramine were … Sibutramine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Pheochromocytoma refers to an adrenal medullary tumor. It is capable of producing hormones. What is a pheochromocytoma? A pheochromocytoma is a tumor in the adrenal medulla. In most cases, the hormone-producing tumor is benign. Hormones produced include mostly epinephrine and norepinephrine. In 85 percent of all cases, the tumor is located on the adrenal gland. … Pheochromocytoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Amfepramone is an indirect alpha-sympathomimetic and is used in Germany as an appetite suppressant. Because of a not inconsiderable potential for abuse, the active ingredient is prescribed only in urgent cases for a short time for the supportive treatment of obesity. What is amfepramone? Because of a not insignificant potential for abuse, the drug is … Amfepramone: Effects, Uses & Risks
Paliperidone is an atypical neuroleptic. It has high neuroleptic potency. What is paliperidone? Paliperidone is classified in the group of atypical neuroleptics. It is used for schizophrenia. Paliperidone is categorized in the group of atypical neuroleptics. The drug is used in the EU under the preparation names Invega and Xepilon against schizophrenia. Paliperidone is the … Paliperidone: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Medicines containing oxedrine (synephrine) are no longer available in many countries. Sympalept is out of commerce. Structure and properties Oxedrine (C9H13NO2, Mr = 167.21 g/mol) is a structurally related to epinephrine and is present in drugs as oxedrine tartrate. It is also referred to as synephrine. Effects Oxedrine (ATC C01CA08) has sympathomimetic properties and … Oxedrine
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
Symptoms Peanut allergy most commonly affects the skin, digestive tract, and respiratory system. Possible symptoms include: Rhinitis, stuffy nose Itching Hives Skin redness Swelling, angioedema Nausea and vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Cough, whistling breathing Tightness in the throat, larynxoedema. Voice changes Peanuts are among the food allergens that most commonly cause severe anaphylactic reactions, which … Peanut Allergy
After a bee sting, the skin swells badly and turns red, and a little later you experience shortness of breath and dizziness. No, this reaction is not normal. A life-threatening bee venom allergy is present. What is bee venom allergy? Bee venom allergy is a type of allergy. An allergy manifests itself in an overreaction … Bee Venom Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Numerous nasal sprays containing vasoconstrictive agents are commercially available. Among the best known are xylometazoline (Otrivin, generic) and oxymetazoline (Nasivin). In addition to sprays, nasal drops and nasal gels are also available. Decongestants for the nose have been available since the early 20th century (Sneader, 2005). As early as the 1940s, rhinitis medicamentosa was … Decongestant Nasal Sprays
Symptoms The possible symptoms of cow’s milk allergy include: Itching and a furry feeling in the mouth and throat, swelling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (including blood in the stool), abdominal pain Skin rash, often around the mouth, urticaria (hives), eczema, flushing. Whistling, wheezing breathing, cough. Runny nose, nasal itching, nasal congestion. Allergic conjunctivitis The symptoms may … Cow’s Milk Allergy
