The prick test is an internationally recognized standard procedure for detecting type 1 allergies (immediate reaction) such as pollen or food allergies. In all cases, a prick test is associated with only minor risks and side effects. What is the prick test? The prick test is an internationally recognized standard procedure for detecting type 1 … Prick Test: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Products Antazoline is fixed combination with tetryzoline in the form of eye drops commercially available (Spersallerg, Spersallerg SDU). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Antazoline (C17H19N3, Mr = 265.35 g/mol) is present in drugs as antazoline hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is … Antazoline: Antihistamine
Products Anti-allergy medications are available in numerous dosage forms. These include tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, nasal sprays, eye drops, inhalation preparations, and injectables. Structure and properties Antiallergic drugs do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, several groups within the class can be identified (see below). Effects Antiallergic drugs have antiallergic, antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive, antihistamine, and … Antiallergics
Products Promazine is commercially available in the form of dragées (Prazine). It has been approved in many countries since 1957. Structure and properties Promazine (C17H20N2S, Mr = 284.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as promazine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. It is a dimethylamine derivative of phenothiazine and structurally … Promazine
Symptoms The main symptoms are diarrhea with watery stools, cramps in the lower abdomen, and flushing, which is seizure-like severe facial redness or purplishness, although the neck or legs may also be affected. The untreated or undiagnosed disease can lead to valvular heart defect, telangiectasias, and pellagra (vitamin B2 deficiency). Causes Carcinoid syndrome is based … Carcinoid Syndrome
Products Cromoglicic acid had been approved for asthma therapy in many countries since 1969. After the original Lomudal, the generic Cromosol UD also went off the market in 2016. Medicines for inhalation are still available in Germany. Structure and properties The drugs contain sodium cromoglicate (C23H14Na2O11, Mr = 512.3 g/mol), a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder … Cromoglicic Acid in Asthma
Products Cromoglicic acid has been approved for food allergy in many countries since 1982 and is available in capsule form (Nalcrom). Structure and properties The drugs contain sodium cromoglicate (C23H14Na2O11, Mr = 512.3 g/mol), a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water. It is the disodium salt of cromoglicic acid. Effects Sodium cromoglicate … Cromoglicic Acid for Food Allergy
Products Cromoglicic acid eye drops have been approved in many countries since 1977 (Opticrom, generic). Structure and properties The eye drops contain sodium cromoglicate (C23H14Na2O11, Mr = 512.3 g/mol), a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water. It is the disodium salt of cromoglicic acid. Effects Sodium cromoglicate (ATC S01GX01) is mast cell … Cromoglicic Acid Eye Drops
Products Cromoglicic acid nasal spray has been approved in many countries since 1975. Generic products are commercially available (e.g., Cromodyn). The original Lomusol has been off the market since 2014. Structure and properties The spray contains sodium cromoglicate (C23H14Na2O11, Mr = 512.3 g/mol), a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water. It is … Cromoglicic Acid Nasal Spray
Chayote is an edible climbing plant from Latin America that belongs to the cucurbit family. Its fruits, about the size of a fist, are pear-shaped and are also called chayote. The low-calorie vegetable is now grown in numerous subtropical and tropical countries around the world, where it is used in a variety of traditional dishes. … Chayote: Intolerance & Allergy
Products Lodoxamide is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Alomide). The drug is not registered in many countries. Structure and properties Lodoxamide (C11H6ClN3O6, Mr = 311.6 g/mol) is present in the drug as lodoxamide trometamol, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. See also under trometamol. Effects Lodoxamide (ATC S01GX05) has … Lodoxamide
Carcinoid syndrome is a complex of different symptoms that occur together. Tumors usually represent the cause of the disease. Their development is related to so-called neuroendocrine systems. The focus is on a tumor that produces the neurotransmitter serotonin and is itself neuroendocrine in nature. In numerous cases, carcinoid syndrome causes symptoms only in late stages, … Carcinoid Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
