Gastritis

Symptoms Possible symptoms of gastritis include a feeling of pressure and fullness, pain in the upper abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Bleeding may occur. Symptoms may worsen or improve after eating. Possible complications include a chronic course, stomach and intestinal ulcers, bleeding, gastric rupture, stomach cancer, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Medical attention should … Gastritis

H2 Receptor Antagonists

Products H2 receptor antagonists were commercially available in many countries in tablet, effervescent tablet, and solution for injection forms, among others. Currently, no more drugs are available. Due to proton pump inhibitors (PPI), H2 antagonists have become less important. The first active ingredient, cimetidine (Tagamet), was developed in the 1960s and 70s under the leadership … H2 Receptor Antagonists

Acipimox

Products Acipimox is commercially available in the form of capsules (Olbetam). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Acipimox (C6H6N2O3, Mr = 154.1 g/mol) is a derivative of nicotinic acid, which is also active as a lipid-lowering agent. Effects Acipimox (ATC C10AD06) has lipid-lowering properties. It lowers triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL, … Acipimox

Dexamethasone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Dexamethasone is found in numerous medications. This article refers to peroral administration in the form of tablets (fortecortin, generic). See also the article Cortisone Tablets. Structure and properties Dexamethasone (C22H29FO5, Mr = 392.5 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a fluorinated and methylated … Dexamethasone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Mavacoxib

Products Mavacoxib is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets for dogs (Trocoxil). It has been approved in many countries since 2009. Structure and properties Mavacoxib (C16H11F4N3O2S, Mr = 385.3 g/mol) is a pyrazole benzenesulfonamide that exists as a white to off-white powder. It is nearly insoluble in water at a pH between 1.2 … Mavacoxib

Lansoprazole

Products Lansoprazole is commercially available in the form of capsules as meltable tablets (Agopton, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Lansoprazole (C16H14F3N3O2S, Mr = 369.4 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and pyridine derivative. It exists as a white to brownish-white, odorless, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. … Lansoprazole

Naproxen: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Naproxen has been approved in many countries since 1975 and is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (e.g., Apranax, Proxen, generics). Other dosage forms such as the suppositories and the juice are no longer available. Drugs with a deep dose have been available over the counter since 1999 (Aleve with 200 mg … Naproxen: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Sweet Wood

Products Licorice is available as cut open or in the form of licorice stems in pharmacies and drugstores. Licorice extract is found in bronchial pastilles, in teas, and various cough medicines, among other products. The extract is also a component of licorice and corresponding confectionery. Stem plant Stem plants include various -species of the legume … Sweet Wood