Basmisanil

Products Basmisanil is in clinical development at Roche and is not yet commercially available. Structure and properties Basmisanil (C 21 H 20 FN 3 O 5 S, M r = 445.5 g/mol) is a pyridine, thiomorpholino and oxazole derivative. Effects Basmisanil is a negative allosteric modulator at the α5-subunit of GABA A -receptor. It reduces … Basmisanil

Tiagabine

Products Tiagabine was commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (gabitril). It was approved in many countries in 1996 and went off the market in June 2012. Structure and properties Tiagabine (C20H25NO2S2, Mr = 375.5 g/mol) is a piperidine and thiophene derivative. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in … Tiagabine

Psychotropic Drugs: Types, Effects, Indications, Dosage

Products Psychotropic drugs are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, melting tablets, dragées, capsules, drops, solutions and as injectables. The first psychotropic drugs were developed in the 1950s. Structure and properties Psychotropic drugs vary chemically, but groups with a common structure can be identified, for example, the benzodiazepines, the phenothiazines, and the … Psychotropic Drugs: Types, Effects, Indications, Dosage

Triazolam

Products Triazolam is commercially available in tablet form (Halcion). It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Triazolam (C17H12Cl2N4, Mr = 343.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is poorly soluble in water. It is a triazole derivative (triazol-am). Effects Triazolam (ATC N05CD05) has sedative, antianxiety, anticonvulsant, amnesic, and … Triazolam

Lorazepam

Products Lorazepam is commercially available as tablets, meltable tablets, and a solution for injection. In addition to the original Temesta, generics and a combination product with the sedative antihistamine diphenhydramine are also available (Somnium). Lorazepam has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Lorazepam (C15H10Cl2N2O2, Mr = 321.2 g/mol) is a white … Lorazepam

Lormetazepam

Products Lormetazepam is commercially available in tablet form (Loramet). Both drugs have been approved in many countries since 1981. Noctamide is no longer marketed. Structure and properties Lormetazepam (C16H12Cl2N2O2, Mr = 335.18 g/mol) is an -methylated lorazepam (Temesta). It belongs to the 5-aryl-1,4-benzodiazepines. Effects Lormetazepam (ATC N05CD06) has antianxiety, sedative, sleep-inducing, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant … Lormetazepam

Fluralaner

Products Fluralaner is commercially available as a veterinary drug in the form of chewable tablets and as a spot-on preparation (Bravecto). It was approved in many countries in 2015. Structure and properties Fluralaner (C22H17Cl2F6N3O3, Mr = 556.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as a racemate. It is a fluorinated isoxazoline-substituted benzamide. Effects Fluralaner (ATCvet QP53BX05) … Fluralaner

Pentobarbital

Products Pentobarbital is no longer commercially available as a finished drug for human use in many countries. Legally, it belongs to narcotics (schedule b) and is available only by prescription. Pharmacies can order the powder from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties Pentobarbital (C11H18N2O3, Mr = 226.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as … Pentobarbital

Amino Acids

Products Some preparations containing amino acids are approved as medicinal products. These include, for example, methionine tablets or infusion preparations for parenteral nutrition. Amino acids are also marketed as dietary supplements, such as lysine, arginine, glutamine, and cysteine tablets. Protein powders such as whey protein can also be counted as amino acid supplements. Amino acids … Amino Acids

Baclofen

Products Baclofen is commercially available as in tablet form and as a solution for injection (Lioresal, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1970. Structure and properties Baclofen (C 10 H 12 ClNO 2 , M r = 213.7 g/mol) exists as a white and odorless powder that is sparingly soluble in water. … Baclofen

Vigabatrin

Products Vigabatrin is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a powder (Sabril). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Vigabatrin (C6H11NO2, Mr = 129.2 g/mol) is structurally a GABA analog. It exists as a white powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Vigabatrin (ATC N03AG04) has antiepileptic properties. … Vigabatrin

Midazolam

Products Midazolam is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a solution for injection (Dormicum, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1982. Midazolam nasal spray has not yet been registered in many countries and must be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous formulation or imported. In 2012, a solution for use … Midazolam