Horseradish Medicinal Uses

Stem plant Brassicaceae, horseradish. Medicinal drug Armoraciae radix – horseradish Armoraciae radix recens – Fresh horseradish: the fresh root collected in spring or autumn by Schultz. (Cruciferae) (PH 5). Effects Antimicrobial Stimulating blood circulation Fields of application Catarrh of the airways Infections of the urinary tract As rubefaciens Dosage Average daily dose 20 g of … Horseradish Medicinal Uses

Stomach Protection

Drug gastric protection Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for acute and long-term treatment of painful and inflammatory conditions. Active ingredients used include, for example, diclofenac, acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, naproxen, and mefenamic acid. However, their use is limited by adverse effects that affect the upper digestive tract and are due to inhibition of prostaglandin … Stomach Protection

Cyproheptadine

Products Cyproheptadine is no longer commercially available in many countries (formerly Periactin). In the United States, it is available in tablet, syrup, and powder forms, among others. Structure and properties Cyproheptadine (C21H21N, Mr = 287.4 g/mol) is a methylpiperidine derivative structurally related to pizotifen (Mosegor, off label). It is present in drugs as cyproheptadine hydrochloride, … Cyproheptadine

Dyspepsia

Symptoms Dyspepsia is a digestive disorder that manifests itself in symptoms such as a feeling of fullness after eating, early satiety, upper abdominal pain, malaise, and burning in the stomach. Other digestive symptoms such as flatulence, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Causes Dyspepsia is divided into two categories. In so-called functional dyspepsia, no organic … Dyspepsia

Gallstones Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Gallstones manifest as pain and cramping below the breastbone and in the right upper abdomen. The pain may also radiate to the back and shoulders. Biliary colic with stones in the bile ducts causes unbearable discomfort. Possible complications include inflammation of the gallbladder, bacterial infection, fever, blockage of the bile ducts with jaundice, inflammation … Gallstones Causes and Treatment

Naproxen and Esomeprazole

Products The fixed combination of naproxen (500 mg) with esomeprazole (20 mg) is approved in the form of coated tablets (Vimovo, AstraZeneca AG). The drug was registered in many countries in May 2011. Naproxen is contained in the core, and esomeprazole is contained in the coating of the tablet. Structure and properties Naproxen (C14H14O3, Mr … Naproxen and Esomeprazole