Goserelin

Products Goserelin is commercially available as a solid depot (Zoladex, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Goserelin is an analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and is present in drugs as goserelin acetate, a decapeptide and white powder that is soluble in water. Goserelin: Pyr-Glu-His-Trp-Ser-Tyr-D-Ser(But)-Leu-Arg-Pro-Azgly. GnRH: Pyr-His-Trp-Ser-Tyr-Gly-Leu-Arg-Pro-Gly Effects Goserelin … Goserelin

Multivitamin Supplements in Pregnancy

Products In many countries, various multivitamin preparations are on the market in the form of tablets and capsules that are specifically adapted to the needs of pregnant women. While some are approved as medicines and are covered by basic insurance, others are sold as dietary supplements and are not mandatorily covered by insurance. A selection: … Multivitamin Supplements in Pregnancy

Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment

Background The iron content of an adult is about 3 to 4 g. In women, the value is somewhat lower than in men. About two-thirds is bound to heme as so-called functional iron, is present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and in enzymes, and is essential for oxygen supply and metabolism. One-third is found in the iron … Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment

Citalopram: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Clomiphene was commercially available in tablet form (Serophene, Clomid). It was approved in many countries since 1967 and is currently no longer available. Drugs containing the active ingredient can be imported from abroad. Structure and properties Clomiphene (C26H28ClNO, Mr = 405.95 g/mol) is a nonsteroidal triphenylethylene derivative that exists as an unequal mixture of … Citalopram: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

The Human Brain

In numerous events, people repeatedly refer to the learning and working successes as well as the incredible complexity of our “gray cells”. Incidentally, this term refers to the ganglion cells and marrowless nerve fibers that make up the central nervous system, which are not covered with a white insulating layer – hence their grayish appearance. … The Human Brain

Low Vision: Causes, Treatment & Help

In medicine, there are many different types of visual impairment. Some are already congenital, others are acquired. In either case, low vision should be corrected to prevent further damage to the eye and provide a better quality of life for those affected. What is low vision? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the eye with … Low Vision: Causes, Treatment & Help

Drug Internet: When Surfing the Web Is Addictive: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

In addition to drugs, alcohol and nicotine, another addictive substance is increasingly making a name for itself, which is often completely underestimated: the Internet. In today’s life, most people can hardly imagine life without it and it is a natural part of everyday life as a constant companion: on the tablet, with the smartphone or … Drug Internet: When Surfing the Web Is Addictive: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Acute Bronchitis

Symptoms Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The leading symptom is a cough that is first dry and later often productive. Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, sounds when breathing (whistling, rattling), feeling sick, hoarseness, fever, chest pain, and accompanying symptoms of the common cold or flu. The disease is usually self-limiting, so … Acute Bronchitis

Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Scoliosis is a condition whose course has been widely researched. Nevertheless, the causes that can trigger and condition scoliosis are not currently understood in about 80 percent of all sufferers. Scoliosis is a disease of the bone substance that predominantly affects girls and women. What is scoliosis? Infographic on spinal torsion in scoliosis. Click to … Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment