group of drugs

Risperidone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Risperidone is commercially available as film-coated tablets, meltable tablets, an oral solution, and a suspension for intramuscular administration (Risperdal, generics). The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1994. Structure and properties Risperidone (C23H27FN4O2, Mr = 410.5 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a … Risperidone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Rituximab

Products Rituximab is commercially available as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution and as a solution for subcutaneous injection (MabThera, MabThera subcutaneous). It has been approved in many countries and in the United States since 1997 and in the EU since 1998. Biosimilars are available in some countries, including many (2018, Rixathon, … Rituximab

Dihydroartemisinin

Products No drugs containing dihydroartemisinin are currently approved in many countries. However, the prodrug artemether (Riamet, with lumefantrine), which is metabolized in the body to dihydroartemisinin, is available. It is also combined fixed with piperaquine; see Piperaquine and Dihydroartemisinin. Structure and properties Dihydroartemisinin (C15H24O5, Mr = 284.3 g/mol) is derived from artemisinin from annual mugwort … Dihydroartemisinin

Shiitake

Products The fresh or dried shiitake is available in grocery stores and specialty stores. It is one of the most widely consumed edible mushrooms in the world after the cultivated mushroom. Mushroom The shiitake mushroom is native to East Asia and has been cultivated for centuries – including in many countries today. In nature, it … Shiitake

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin

Products Inotuzumab ozogamicin was approved in many countries, in the EU, and in the United States in 2017 as a powder for a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Besponsa). See also under gemtuzumab ozogamicin. Structure and properties Inotuzumab ozogamicin is an antibody-drug conjugate directed against CD22. Inotuzumab is a humanized lgG4 monoclonal … Inotuzumab Ozogamicin

Hemostyptics

Effects Hemostyptic: hemostatic. Indications Bleeding of various causes, e.g., nosebleeds Agents Hemostatic absorbent cotton (mostly calcium alginate). Cellulose Gelatin Hellstone (silver nitrate rod) Vasoconstrictors Herbal hemostyptics: Shepherd’s purse (blood herb). Tannin drugs, e.g. witch hazel Other: Etamsylate

Vatalanib

Products Vatalanib is in the development phase and is not yet commercially available. Structure and properties Vatalanib (C20H15ClN4, Mr = 346.8 g/mol) is a chlorinated pyridine and aminophthalazine derivative. In pharmaceuticals, it is present as vatalanib succinate. Effects Vatalanib has antiangiogenic, antitumor, and antiproliferative properties. The effects are based on inhibition of all known VEGF … Vatalanib

Isoprenaline

Products Isoprenaline was newly approved in many countries in the fall of 2010 as a solution for injection/concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Isuprel). Structure and properties Isoprenaline (C11H17NO3, Mr = 211.3 g/mol) is a methyl derivative of epinephrine and a racemate. It is present in the drug as isoprenaline hydrochloride, a white … Isoprenaline

Tobramycin Eye Drops

Products Tobramycin eye drops have been approved in many countries since 1982 (Tobrex). The antibiotic is also combined with dexamethasone fixed (Tobradex). Tobrex is also commercially available as an eye ointment and as an eye gel. Structure and properties Tobramycin (C18H37N5O9, Mr = 467.51 g/mol) is obtained from or can be prepared by other methods. … Tobramycin Eye Drops

Medical Gases

Active ingredients Argon Breathing air Carbon dioxide Air for medical use Artificial air for medical use Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) Oxycarbon medizinal (oxygen 95%, carbon dioxide 5%). Oxygen Nitrogen Nitric oxide

Probiotics Lozenges

Products Probiotics for the oral cavity are commercially available as lozenges and, in some countries, as chewing gum. They are marketed as dietary supplements. Structure and properties The products contain millions of viable bacteria found in healthy pharyngeal and oral flora. These include: DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289. BLIS K12 Effects The bacteria attach … Probiotics Lozenges