Anxiolytics

Products Anxiolytics are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, and injectable preparations, among others. Structure and properties Anxiolytics are a structurally heterogeneous group. However, the representatives can be divided into different classes. These include, for example, the benzodiazepines or the tricyclic antidepressants. Effects Anxiolytics have antianxiety (anxiolytic) properties. They usually have additional effects, … Anxiolytics

Fear of Injections

Symptoms Shortly after an injection, some patients may experience the following symptoms: Pallor Malaise Dry mouth Cold sweat Low blood pressure Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion Nausea Fainting, syncope (short-lasting circulatory collapse). Convulsions (seizures) ECG changes Falls, accidents These disorders occur, for example, shortly after a vaccination, after parenteral administration of drugs, during acupuncture or blood sampling. … Fear of Injections

Antihistamines for Allergies

Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies

Meclozin

Products Meclozine is marketed as a fixed combination with caffeine and the vitamin pyridoxine in the form of capsules and suppositories (Itinerol B6). It has been approved in many countries since 1953. In some countries, the active ingredient is also called. Itinerol dragées went out of commerce in 2015. Structure and properties Meclozine (C25H27ClN2, Mr … Meclozin

Cinnarizine Effects and Side Effects

Products Cinnarizine is commercially available in the form of capsules, tablets, and drops (Stugeron, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1968. Since 2012, a fixed combination with dimenhydrinate has been on the market in many countries (Arlevert) see under Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Structure and properties Cinnarizine (C26H28N2, Mr = 368.51 g/mol) exists … Cinnarizine Effects and Side Effects

Cetirizine Effects and Side Effects

Products Cetirizine is commercially available as film-coated tablets, lozenges, and drops (Zyrtec, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Structure and properties Cetirizine (C21H25ClN2O3, Mr = 388.9 g/mol) is a racemate consisting of –levocetirizine and -dextrocetirizine. It is present in drugs as cetirizine dihydrochloride, a white powder that is readily soluble in … Cetirizine Effects and Side Effects

Hydroxyzine

Products Hydroxyzine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and as a syrup (Atarax). It has been approved in many countries since 1956. Structure and properties Hydroxyzine (C21H27ClN2O2, Mr = 374.9 g/mol) is a piperazine derivative. It is present in drugs as hydroxyzine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in … Hydroxyzine