Indoxacarb

Products Indoxacarb is commercially available as a drop-on solution for dogs and cats. It was approved in many countries in July 2012. Structure and properties Indoxacarb (C22H17ClF3N3O7, Mr = 527.8 g/mol) is a prodrug that is biotransformed to the active metabolite only in the insect by cleavage of the carbomethoxy group. It belongs to the … Indoxacarb

Laxative

Products Laxatives are available in numerous dosage forms. These include, for example, tablets, drops, suppositories, powders, granules, solutions, syrups and enemas. Structure and properties Laxatives do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, groups can be identified (see below). Effects Laxatives have laxative properties. They stimulate bowel emptying by different mechanisms depending on the active … Laxative

Enoxaparin

Products Enoxaparin is commercially available as a solution for injection (Clexane). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Biosimilars were released in the EU in 2016 and in many countries in 2020 (Inhixa). Structure and properties Enoxaparin is present in the drug as enoxaparin sodium, the sodium salt of a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) … Enoxaparin

Entacapon

Products Entacapone was commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Comtan). It was approved in many countries since 1999. In 2017, distribution was discontinued. A fixed combination with levodopa and carbidopa has also been available since 2004 (Stalevo). Generic versions of the combination drug were approved in 2014. Structure and properties Entacapone (C14H15N3O5, Mr … Entacapon

Enterococci SF 68

Products Live enterococci strain SF 68 is commercially available in many countries in the form of capsules (Bioflorin). The drug has been approved since 1979. Structure and properties One capsule of the drug contains at least 75 million live enterococci of strain SF 68. The strain is facultative anaerobic, tolerates the low pH of the … Enterococci SF 68

Depilatory

Indications Undesirable or excessive hair growth, for example in hirsutism. Active ingredients Depilatory waxes Eflornithine (Vaniqa)

Nadroparin

Products Nadroparin is commercially available as a solution for injection (Fraxiparine, Fraxiforte). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Nadroparin is present in the drug as nadroparin calcium. It is the calcium salt of a low-molecular-weight heparin obtained by depolymerization of heparin from the intestinal mucosa of pigs using nitrous … Nadroparin

Benzododecinium Bromide

Products Benzododecinium bromide is commercially available in many countries as a solution for nasal use in combination with sodium chloride and polysorbate 80 (Prorhinel). Structure and properties Benzododecinium bromide (C21H38BrN, Mr = 384.4 g/mol) is a quaternary ammonium base. Effects Benzododecinium bromide (ATC D09AA05) has disinfectant properties. Indications The solution is used to treat nasal … Benzododecinium Bromide

Bisoprolol Effects and Side Effects

Products Bisoprolol is commercially available in film-coated tablet form as a monopreparation (Concor, generic) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Concor plus, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. In 2016, a fixed combination with perindopril was approved (Cosyrel). Structure and properties Bisoprolol (C18H31NO4, Mr = 325.4 g/mol) is present in … Bisoprolol Effects and Side Effects

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Products Amoxicillin is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, dispersible tablets, as powder or granules for the preparation of a suspension, as an infusion and injection preparation, and as a veterinary drug. In addition to the original Clamoxyl, numerous generics are available today. Amoxicillin was launched in 1972 and has been approved … Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Sulfadimethoxine

Products Sulfadimethoxine is commercially available in the form of drops (Relardon). It has been approved in many countries since 1970. Structure and properties Sulfadimethoxine (C12H14N4O4S, Mr = 310.3 g/mol) is a sulfonamide. Effects Sulfadimethoxine (ATCvet QJ01EQ09) is bacteriostatic and antiprotozoal. The effects are due to inhibition of parasite folic acid synthesis. Indications For the treatment … Sulfadimethoxine

Obinutuzumab

Products Obinutuzumab is commercially available as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Gazyvaro). It has been approved in many countries since 2014. Structure and properties Obinutuzumab is a recombinant, monoclonal, and humanized type II antibody against CD20 of the IgG1 isotype. It has a molecular weight of approximately 150 kDa. Obinutuzumab is … Obinutuzumab