Zoledronic Acid

Products Zoledronic acid is commercially available as an infusion preparation (Zometa, Aclasta, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2000. Structure and properties Zoledronic acid (C5H10N2O7P2, Mr = 272.1 g/mol) is present in drugs as zoledronic acid monohydrate, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is an imidazole derivative … Zoledronic Acid

Zinc

Products Zinc is found in numerous pharmaceutical products. This article refers to peroral administration, for example, in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, and effervescent tablets. Zinc should not be confused with tin. Structure and properties Zinc (Zn) is a chemical element with an atomic number of 20 that exists as a brittle, blue-silver … Zinc

Tin

Products Tin is not commonly used in pharmacy and is usually rarely found in medicines. It is used primarily in alternative medicine in various dosage forms, for example in homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine. This usually under the name Stannum or Stannum metallicum (metallic tin). Also known is the tin ointment (Stannum metallicum unguentum). Tin should … Tin

Zipeprol

Products Medicines containing zipeprol are no longer on the market in many countries. Mirsol is no longer available. Zipeprol is classified as a narcotic. Structure and properties Zipeprol (C23H32N2O3, Mr = 384.5 g/mol) is a disubstituted piperazine derivative with a non-opioid structure. Effects Zipeprol (ATC R05DB15) has antitussive properties. In addition, anticholinergic, antihistamine, local anesthetic, … Zipeprol

Cinnamaldehyde

Products Cinnamaldehyde is found, for example, in cinnamon bark, cinnamon oil, cosmetics, personal care products and foods. Structure Cinnamaldehyde (C9H8O, Mr = 132.2 g/mol) exists as a yellow and viscous liquid with an odor of cinnamon that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a natural substance found in cinnamon and its essential oil and … Cinnamaldehyde

Goat Butter Ointment

Products In many countries, Caprisana, among other products, is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Goat butter is made from goat milk and consists of the milk fat. In addition to butter, ointments usually contain essential oils and excipients. Effects Goat butter ointments (ATC M02AX10) have circulation-enhancing, skin-conditioning, and pain-relieving properties. Indications For … Goat Butter Ointment

Oxedrine

Products Medicines containing oxedrine (synephrine) are no longer available in many countries. Sympalept is out of commerce. Structure and properties Oxedrine (C9H13NO2, Mr = 167.21 g/mol) is a structurally related to epinephrine and is present in drugs as oxedrine tartrate. It is also referred to as synephrine. Effects Oxedrine (ATC C01CA08) has sympathomimetic properties and … Oxedrine

Catarrh Dissolving Salt Mixture

Products Catarrh dissolving salt mixture is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can make the mixture themselves or order it from specialized service providers. Production Sodium hydrogen carbonate (355) 69.0 g Sodium chloride (355) 28.0 g Anhydrous sodium sulfate (355) 1.5 g Potassium sulfate (355) 1.5 g The salts are mixed. Structure and properties … Catarrh Dissolving Salt Mixture

Oxiconazole

Products Oxiconazole was commercially available in the form of vaginal tablets (Oceral). It was approved in many countries since 1983. It was discontinued in 2017. Structure and properties Oxiconazole (C18H13Cl4N3O, Mr = 429.1 g/mol) is present in drugs as oxiconazole nitrate. It is an imidazole derivative. Effects Oxiconazole (ATC D01AC11, ATC G01AF17) has antifungal properties … Oxiconazole

Ergotamine

Products In many countries, drugs containing ergotamine are currently no longer on the market. The active ingredient was available in tablet form in combination with caffeine, among other products (Cafergot), but was withdrawn from the market in 2014. Products containing ergotamine were first launched in the 1920s (Gynergen). Structure and properties Ergotamine (C33H35N5O5, Mr = … Ergotamine