Azelastine

Products Azelastine is available as a nasal spray and in eye drop form (eg, Allergodil, Dymista + fluticasone, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1994. Structure and properties Azelastine (C22H24ClN3O, Mr = 381.9 g/mol) is present in drugs as azelastine hydrochloride, a white to almost white crystalline powder. It is a phthalazinone … Azelastine

Azithromycin

Products Azithromycin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, powder for preparation of a suspension, and granules (Zithromax, generic). Furthermore, a granule for the preparation of a sustained-release oral suspension is available (Zithromax Uno). Eye drops have also been released in some countries. Azithromycin has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure … Azithromycin

Indomethacin Eye Drops

Products Indometacin has been approved in many countries since 1999 in the form of eye drops (Indophtal, Indophtal UD). Structure and properties Indomethacin (C19H16ClNO4, Mr = 357.8 g/mol) is an indoleacetic acid derivative. It exists as a white to yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Indomethacin (ATC S01BC01) has analgesic and … Indomethacin Eye Drops

Benzalkonium Chloride

Products Benzalkonium chloride is commercially available as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the form of lozenges, as a gargling solution, as a gel and as a disinfectant, among others. As a preservative, it is commonly added in pharmaceuticals to eye drops, nasal sprays, nose drops and inhalation solutions for asthma and COPD treatment. It is … Benzalkonium Chloride

Puffy Eyes: Causes, Treatment & Help

Puffy eyes are a common everyday problem that can have a variety of causes. Not every one has disease value. You can also have puffy eyes because of natural causes – for example, age or heredity. What are puffy eyes? The definition of puffy eyes is that edema or swelling has formed around the eyes. … Puffy Eyes: Causes, Treatment & Help

Healthy Way To Deal with Allergies

Animal hair, pollen and house dust are among the biggest enemies of many allergy sufferers. However, this is far from exhausting the long list of possible allergens, because allergies can theoretically develop against quite a few materials and ingredients. With the advances of modern life, allergies are also on the rise. The main reason for … Healthy Way To Deal with Allergies

Sympatholytics

Products Sympatholytics are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, as injectables, and eye drops, among others. Effects Sympatholytics have sympatholytic properties, meaning that they abolish the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the autonomic nervous system. Their effects are usually due to direct antagonism at adrenoceptors. Indirect sympatholytics reduce the … Sympatholytics

Netarsudil

Products Netarsudil was approved in the United States in 2017 in eye drop form (Rhopressa, Rhokiinsa). Structure and properties Netarsudil (C28H27N3O3, Mr = 453.5 g/mol) is present in the drug as netarsudil dimesilate, slightly yellowish to white powder soluble in water. Effects Netarsudil lowers intraocular pressure by enhancing aqueous humor outflow at the trabecular meshwork. … Netarsudil

Dexpanthenol

Products Dexpanthenol is commercially available in the form of creams, ointments (wound healing ointments), gels, lotions, solutions, lip balms, eye drops, nasal sprays, nasal ointments and foams, among others (selection). These are approved drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Creams and ointments typically contain 5% of the active ingredient. The best-known brand containing the ingredient is … Dexpanthenol