Products Valsartan is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and has been approved since 1996 (Diovan, generic). The active ingredient is also combined fixed with other agents: Hydrochlorothiazide (co-Diovan, Exforge HCT with amlodipine, generics). Amlodipine (Exforge, generic). Sacubitril (Entresto) Valsartan scandal: in July 2018, numerous generic drugs had to be recalled from the … Valsartan
Products Enalapril is commercially available in tablet form (Reniten, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. The active ingredient is also combined fixed with hydrochlorothiazide. Structure and properties Enalapril (C20H28N2O5, 376.45 g/mol) is present in drugs as enalapril maleate, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Enalapril is the prodrug … Enalapril: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Nebivolol is commercially available in tablet form as a monopreparation (Nebilet, generic, USA: Bystolic) and in combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Nebilet plus). The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1998. A fixed combination with valsartan is also available in some countries (Byvalson). Structure and properties Nebivolol (C22H25F2NO4, Mr = 405.4 g/mol) has … Nebivolol
Products Amiloride is sold exclusively in fixed combination with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide in tablet form. The original Moduretic is no longer available in many countries, but generics are available. Structure and properties Amiloride is present in drugs as amiloride hydrochloride (C6H9Cl2N7O – 2 H2O, Mr = 302.1 g/mol) is present, a pale yellow to greenish … Amiloride
Products Hydrochlorothiazide is commercially available in numerous antihypertensive agents in combination with ACE inhibitors, sartans, renin inhibitors, potassium-sparing diuretics, calcium channel blockers, and beta blockers. Use as a monopreparation (Esidrex) is less common. Hydrochlorothiazide has been approved in many countries since 1958. Structure and properties Hydrochlorothiazide (C7H8ClN3O4S2, Mr = 297.7 g/mol) is a white crystalline … Hydrochlorothiazide
Products Cilazapril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Inhibace). Fixed combinations with hydrochlorothiazide are available (Inhibace plus). Cilazapril has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Cilazapril (C22H31N3O5, Mr = 417.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a prodrug that … Cilazapril
Products Telmisartan is commercially available in tablet form (Micardis, Micardis Plus + hydrochlorothiazide, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1998. Generics entered the market in December 2013. In 2010, a fixed combination with amlodipine was registered (Micardis Amlo). Kinzal is no longer marketed in many countries. Structure and properties Telmisartan (C33H30N4O2, Mr … Telmisartan
Products Xipamide is not currently registered or commercially available in many countries. In Germany and Austria, it is available in tablet form (Aquaphor, Aquaphoril, generics). Structure and properties Xipamide (C15H15ClN2O4S, Mr = 354.8 g/mol) has a sulfonamide structure and is structurally related to the thiazides, but acts from the blood side. It exists as a … Xipamide
Definition Drugs today usually contain a defined active pharmaceutical ingredient. However, numerous drugs with two or more active substances also exist. These are called combination drugs or fixed combinations. For example, Aspirin C contains both acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin C. Many blood pressure medications are combination preparations, for example perindopril + indapamide or candesartan + … Combination Products
Products Eprosartan is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Teveten, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1999 and is also used in fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Teveten plus, generic). Structure and properties Eprosartan (C23H24N2O4S, Mr = 424.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as eprosartan mesilate, a white crystalline powder that … Eprosartan
Symptoms Photosensitivity often manifests like sunburn in extensive skin redness, pain, a burning sensation, blistering, and hyperpigmentation after healing. Other possible skin reactions include eczema, itching, urticaria, telangiectasia, tingling, and edema. The nails may also be affected less frequently and may peel off in front (photoonycholysis). The symptoms are limited to the areas of the … Photosensitivity
Products Diuretics are mainly administered in the form of tablets. In addition, injectables are also commercially available. Among the most commonly prescribed diuretics are loop diuretics (torasemide). Effects Diuretics (ATC C03) have diuretic and antihypertensive properties. Through various mechanisms, they cause increased excretion of water and electrolytes in the urine. They are active at the … Diuretics (Water Pills): Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
