Ritonavir

Products Ritonavir is commercially available as a monopreparation in the form of film-coated tablets (Norvir). It was approved in many countries, in the United States and in the EU in 1996, and is also used as a pharmacokinetic booster in combination with antiviral agents (eg, lopinavir). Norvir syrup is no longer marketed in many countries. … Ritonavir

Indinavir

Products Indinavir is commercially available in capsule form (Crixivan). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Indinavir (C36H47N5O4, Mr = 613.8 g/mol) is present in drugs as indinavir sulfate, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. Effects Indinavir (ATC J05AE02) has antiviral properties. The effects are due … Indinavir

COVID-19

Symptoms Symptoms of Covid-19 include (selection): Fever Cough (irritating cough or with sputum) Respiratory disorders, shortness of breath, shortness of breath. Feeling sick, fatigue Cold symptoms: runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat. Pain in the limbs, muscle and joint pain. Gastrointestinal complaints: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Nervous system: impairment of the sense of smell … COVID-19

Colchicine

Products Medicines containing colchicine are no longer on the market in many countries. Drugs are available abroad that can be imported. It may also be possible to prepare an extemporaneous formulation in a pharmacy (difficulties: toxicity, substance). Stem plant Colchicine is the main alkaloid of the autumn crocus (Colchicaceae), which contains it particularly abundantly in … Colchicine

Darunavir

Products Darunavir is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an oral suspension (Prezista). It has been approved in many countries since 2006. In 2016, a fixed-dose combination with cobicistat was approved (Rezolsta film-coated tablets). In 2018, generic versions of the tablets entered the market. Structure and properties Darunavir (C27H37N3O7S, Mr = 547.7 g/mol) is … Darunavir

Omeprazole: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Omeprazole is commercially available in tablet, capsule, and injection/infusion forms and has been approved in many countries since 1988. In addition to the original Antramups, generics and the -enantiomer esomeprazole (Nexium) are also commercially available. At the end of March 2010, after pantoprazole, omeprazole was also approved for self-medication in many countries. In the … Omeprazole: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Antiviralia

Products Direct antiviralia are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, capsules, solutions, and creams, among others. The first antiviral agent was approved in the 1960s (idoxuridine). Structure and properties Antivirala are a large group of drugs and have no uniform chemical structure. However, groups can be formed, such as the nucleoside analogs. … Antiviralia

Boceprevir

Background It is estimated that more than 180 million people worldwide are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus. Potential severe complications of hepatitis include cirrhosis, liver carcinoma, and liver failure. Of the various genotypes of the virus, genotype 1 in particular responds poorly to current treatment (50%). Standard drugs used include subcutaneous peginterferon alfa … Boceprevir

Cytochrome P450 (CYP)

CYP450 Cytochromes P450s are a family of enzymes that are of paramount importance in drug biotransformation. The most important isoenzymes for drug metabolism are: CYP1A1, CYP1A2 CYP2B6 CYP2C9, CYP2C19 CYP2D6 CYP2E1 CYP3A4, CYP3A5 and CYP3A7 The number after the abbreviation CYP stands for the family, the following letter for the subfamily and the last number … Cytochrome P450 (CYP)

Pantoprazole

Products Pantoprazole is commercially available in the form of enteric-coated tablets and has been approved in many countries since 1997 (Pantozol, generic). Less commonly used are the granules and the injectable. Structure and properties Pantoprazole (C16H15F2N3O4S, Mr = 383.37 g/mol) is a benzimidazole derivative and a racemate. In tablets, it is present as sodium salt … Pantoprazole

Interactions with Grapefruit Juice

Background That grapefruit juice can cause drug-drug interactions was discovered by chance in a clinical trial in 1989 and confirmed in an experiment by the same research group in 1991 (Bailey et al, 1989, 1991). This showed that simultaneous ingestion of grapefruit juice with the calcium channel blocker felodipine significantly increases the bioavailability of felodipine. … Interactions with Grapefruit Juice

Nelfinavir

Products Nelfinavir was commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Viracept). It was approved in many countries in 1997 and withdrawn from the market in 2013 for commercial reasons. Structure and properties Nelfinavir (C32H45N3O4S, Mr = 567.8 g/mol) is present in the drug as nelfinavir mesilate, a white, amorphous powder that is sparingly soluble … Nelfinavir