Products Protamine is commercially available as an injectable. It has been approved in many countries since 1949. Structure and properties Protamine is present in the drug as protamine hydrochloride. It consists of the hydrochlorides of basic peptides with a deep molecular mass and a high arginine content, obtained from sperm or roe of fish (mostly … Protamine
What are petechiae? Petechiae are small punctiform bleedings that can occur in all organs. Typically, petechiae become noticeable when they are in the skin. Petechiae cannot be pushed away, unlike other punctiform changes in the skin. If you press the petechiae with a glass spatula, they do not disappear, as they are bleedings and not … Causes of petechiae
A torn ligament is one of the most common sports injuries, along with ligament sprains or strains. Jerky movement and overuse of the ligaments can lead to a torn ligament as a result of extreme physical activity. Known causes, therefore, include twisting the knee or twisting the ankle. One of the best-known ligament tears is … Torn Ligaments: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction D-dimers are proteins that are formed when a thrombus is dissolved. They are cleavage products of fibrin that circulate freely in the blood. Their value is mainly determined when thrombosis is suspected. However, its significance is limited. A high D-dimer value can have many causes and does not clearly prove the presence of a … D-dimers
D-dimer test D-dimers are determined by means of a specific antibody test. This test is not only carried out to rule out thrombosis, but also for the diagnosis and monitoring of other diseases. In clinical routine the determination of D-dimers is performed indirectly by means of specific antibodies. These bind to a specific region of … D-dimer test | D-dimers
What symptoms does an increase in D-dimer cause? The symptoms caused by a D-dimer increase are essentially related to the underlying disease. The typical symptoms of a thromboembolic event include swelling of the affected body part, overheating, painful pressure, redness and a distinct feeling of tension. Pulmonary embolism is an acutely life-threatening situation that manifests … What symptoms does an increase in D-dimer cause? | D-dimers
Factor V Leiden is a coagulation disorder common among Caucasians that is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. A thrombus is a blood clot in the blood vessels. In addition to heparins, so-called coumarins are available for therapeutic prophylaxis. What is factor V Leiden? Factor V Leiden mutation or factor V Leiden is a … Factor V Leiden: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Nitroglycerin is commercially available in many countries in the form of chewable capsules (Nitroglycerin Streuli). The active ingredient was produced and used medicinally as early as the 19th century. Structure and properties Nitroglycerin or glycerol trinitrate (GTN, C3H5N3O9, Mr = 227.1 g/mol) is an organic nitrate. It is nitrated glycerol. Nitroglycerin exists as an … Nitroglycerin Capsules
Products Nitroglycerin has been approved in many countries since 1981 in the form of a transdermal patch (Nitroderm, others). Structure and properties Nitroglycerin or glycerol trinitrate (C3H5N3O9, Mr = 227.1 g/mol) is an organic nitrate. It is nitrated glycerol. Nitroglycerin exists as an oily liquid and is explosive if not stabilized. Synthesis Effects Nitroglycerin (ATC … Nitroglycerin Patch
Products Rectogesic ointment is approved in many countries (some countries: Rectiv). Nitroglycerin ointments are also used in a higher concentration for transdermal treatment of angina (2%). This article refers to rectal administration for anal fissure. Structure and properties Nitroglycerin or glycerol trinitrate (C3H5N3O9, Mr = 227.1 g/mol) is nitrated glycerol. Pure nitroglycerin is explosive and … Nitroglycerin Ointment
Heparin is usually well tolerated, but just like many other agents, it has side effects. In this regard, low-molecular-weight heparin usually shows fewer side effects than unfractionated heparin. In general, it should be noted that the use of the active substance can lead to an increased tendency to bleed. For this reason, care must be … Side Effects of Heparin
Post-operative thrombosis prophylaxis is a set of measures and medications used after an operation (=post-operative) to avoid the risk of thrombosis (blood clotting). In the case of a blood clot, it is particularly feared that the blood clot is transported further with the help of the blood (embolus) and reaches the lung, blocks a vessel … Postoperative thrombosis prophylaxis
