Bonviva®

Definition Bonviva® is a drug from the bisphosphonate drug group. Bisphosphonates are also known as diphosphonates. It is a chemical compound with two phosphate groups. Bonviva® contains the active ingredient ibandronic acid (ibandronate). Mode of action The active ingredient ibandronic acid belongs to the group of bisphosphonates, which have a chemical structure in which two … Bonviva®

Adrenogenital syndrome

Definition The adrenogenital syndrome is a hereditary disease caused by a genetic defect. There are different forms of the disease. Depending on the form of progression, the symptoms already exist from birth or only begin at puberty. Due to the enzyme defect, there is on the one hand a deficiency of certain hormones and on … Adrenogenital syndrome

Diagnosis | Adrenogenital syndrome

Diagnosis Specialized in metabolic disorders is a specialist who calls himself an endocrinologist, endocrinology is a subject of internal medicine. The endocrinologist makes a tentative diagnosis on the basis of the symptoms described and can then make the diagnosis using a special blood test. In this examination, a certain hormone precursor can be detected in … Diagnosis | Adrenogenital syndrome

Adrenalin

Production of adrenaline: These stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline are produced in the adrenal medulla and in nerve cells starting from the amino acid tyrosine. With the help of enzymes, this is first converted into L-DOPA (L-dihydroxy-phenylalanine). Then dopamine, noradrenaline and adrenaline are produced enzymatically with the help of vitamins (C, B6), copper, folic acid … Adrenalin

Lower adrenaline | Adrenalin

Lower adrenaline Since adrenaline is one of the most effective factors in stress reactions, excessive release can have considerable consequences. People who have permanently excessive adrenaline levels suffer all the effects of the hormone as a permanent condition. Anxiety, a constant feeling of stress, high blood pressure, increased glucose levels and long-term cardiovascular problems are … Lower adrenaline | Adrenalin

Urbason

Definition Urbason® is the trade name of the active ingredient methylprednisolone and is used as a therapeutic glucocorticoid. The drug is available only on prescription and can therefore only be taken on the advice of a doctor. Effect Glucocorticoids are endogenous hormones from the adrenal cortex that bind to receptors in the cell and thus … Urbason

Side effects | Urbason

Side effects The side effects of Urbason® occur mainly during long-term use and result from its numerous effects in the body. These include nausea and vomiting at high doses, weight gain up to truncal obesity, lipid metabolism disorders, cataracts, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus and psychosis when taken over a long period of time. Hypertension and cardiac … Side effects | Urbason

Growth spurt

Definition A growth spurt is a significant increase in the speed of growth, usually related to the increase in height per unit of time. However, body weight and head circumference are also important for assessing growth in children. In humans, growth spurts usually occur preferentially at certain stages of life. Thus babies grow fastest immediately … Growth spurt