Bilastin

Products Bilastin is commercially available in the form of tablets (Bilaxten). It was approved in many countries in 2011. In 2019, an oral solution and melting tablets for children were also registered. Structure and properties Bilastine (C28H37N3O3, Mr = 463.6 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and piperidine derivative. It was developed at FAES Farma in Spain. … Bilastin

Tylosin

Products Tylosin is commercially available as a solution for injection and in the form of drug premixes as a veterinary drug (Tylan). Combination preparations with chloramphenicol and sulfadimidine are also available. It has been approved in many countries since 1967 and exclusively as a veterinary drug. Structure and properties Tylosin (C46H77NO17, Mr = 916.1 g/mol) … Tylosin

Clindamycin

Products Clindamycin is commercially available in several dosage forms. This article refers to oral administration with capsules (Dalacin C, generics). Clindamycin has been approved in many countries since 1970. Structure and properties Clindamycin (C18H33ClN2O5S, Mr = 425.0 g/mol) is a semisynthetic derivative of lincomycin obtained from (7-chloro-7-deoxy-lincomycin). In the capsules, the active ingredient is present … Clindamycin

Clindamycin Vaginal Cream

Products Clindamycin vaginal cream has been approved in many countries since 1995 (Dalacin V). Structure and properties Clindamycin (C18H33ClN2O5S, Mr = 425.0 g/mol) is a derivative of lincomycin (7-chloro-7-deoxy-lincomycin) obtained from. It is present in vaginal cream as clindamycin phosphate, a white, slightly hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Clindamycin (ATC G01AA10) … Clindamycin Vaginal Cream

Black Hair Tongue

Symptoms In black hairy tongue, a colored, hairy coating appears on the middle and back portions of the tongue. The discoloration can be black, gray, green, brown, and yellow. Itching, burning of the tongue, bad breath, changes in taste, metallic taste, nausea and lack of appetite are other possible symptoms. When swallowed, the “hairs” may … Black Hair Tongue

Desloratadine

Products Desloratadine is commercially available as 5 mg film-coated tablets and as a solution (Aerius, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. The syrup was replaced in 2011 by a solution that is sugar- and dye-free. The concentration remains identical (0.5 mg/ml). The fixed combination with pseudoephedrine is not yet available in … Desloratadine

Genital Chlamydial Infection

Symptoms Genital chlamydial infections are among the most common sexually transmitted diseases. In men, the infection manifests as purulent inflammation of the urethra with discharge. The anus and epididymis can also become infected. In women, the urethra and cervix are usually affected. Possible symptoms include back pain, lower abdominal pain, urinary urgency, burning, itching, discharge, … Genital Chlamydial Infection

Macrolides: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Available dosage forms include tablets, powders and granules for the preparation of oral suspensions, injectables, and topical medications. Erythromycin was the first active ingredient from this group to be discovered in the 1950s. Structure and properties Erythromycin is a natural substance produced by the bacterium (formerly: ). Other agents such as clarithromycin are derived … Macrolides: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

P-Glycoprotein

P-glycoprotein P-glycoprotein (P-gp, MDR1) is a primary active efflux transporter with a molecular weight of 170 kDa, belonging to the ABC superfamily and consisting of 1280 amino acids. P-gp is the product of the -gene (formerly: ). P is for , ABC is for . Occurrence P-glycoprotein is found on various tissues of the human … P-Glycoprotein

Clarithromycin

Products Clarithromycin is commercially available as film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspension, and powder for solution for infusion (Klacid, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Clarithromycin should not be confused with ciprofloxacin. Structure and properties Clarithromycin (C38H69NO13, Mr = 747.96 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble … Clarithromycin

Erythromycin and macrolides

Classification Erythromycin belongs to the antibiotic group of macrolides. In this group of substances there are four frequently administered drugs. Erythromycin is also known under the trade names ErythrocinR and PaediatrocinR. It is an older standard antibiotic which has an acid stability and for this reason can be administered as a tablet. It is absorbed … Erythromycin and macrolides