Celeriac: Intolerance & Allergy

Celeriac, a root vegetable, belongs to the umbelliferae family. It has a large and knobby root that grows underground. Celeriac is a spicy companion in the kitchen, but also offers many health benefits. Here’s what you should know about celeriac. Celeriac, a root vegetable, belongs to the umbelliferae family. Celeriac was used in ancient times … Celeriac: Intolerance & Allergy

Zofenopril

Products Zofenopril was approved in many countries in 2000 (Zofenil, Zofenil plus + hydrochlorothiazide). The drugs went off the market on April 23, 2011. Structure and properties Zofenopril (C22H23NO4S2, Mr = 429.6 g/mol) Effects Zofenopril (ATC C09AA15) has antihypertensive properties and relieves cardiac stress. Indications Hypertension Acute myocardial infarction

Zolmitriptan

Products Zolmitriptan is commercially available as film-coated tablets, meltable tablets, and as a nasal spray (Zomig, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Generic versions entered the market in 2012. Structure and properties Zolmitriptan (C16H21N3O2, Mr = 287.4 g/mol) is an indole and oxazolidinone derivative structurally related to serotonin. It exists as … Zolmitriptan

Cardiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardiology is a field of medicine that is particularly concerned with the study, treatment and cure of heart disease. It is therefore also referred to literally as the “study of the heart“. In order to work as a cardiologist, physicians in Germany must be able to provide evidence of special training. What is cardiology? Cardiology … Cardiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Fenofibrate: Effects, Uses & Risks

Fenofibrate is, among other fibrates, a variation of clofibric acid. Thereby, it belongs to the lipid-lowering agents like nicotinic acids as well as statins. An increased level of triglycerides is the main spectrum of action of fenofibrate. A cholesterol-lowering effect is less characteristic here, but still present. What is fenofibrate? Fenofibrate (chemical name: 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy]-2-methylpropionic acid … Fenofibrate: Effects, Uses & Risks

Azilsartan

Products Azilsartan has been approved in the United States and the EU in tablet form since 2011 (Edarbi). In many countries, it was registered in August 2012 as the 8th member of the sartan drug group. In 2014, a fixed combination with chlortalidone was approved (Edarbyclor). Structure Azilsartan (C25H20N4O5, Mr = 456.5 g/mol) is present … Azilsartan

Ergotamine

Products In many countries, drugs containing ergotamine are currently no longer on the market. The active ingredient was available in tablet form in combination with caffeine, among other products (Cafergot), but was withdrawn from the market in 2014. Products containing ergotamine were first launched in the 1920s (Gynergen). Structure and properties Ergotamine (C33H35N5O5, Mr = … Ergotamine

Risk Factors

Definition The presence of a risk factor increases the likelihood of a disease or adverse event. For example, smoking is a recognized risk factor for lung cancer, COPD, and cardiovascular disease. There is a causal (cause-and-effect) relationship. Relationship between risk factor and disease The presence of a risk factor does not necessarily lead to the … Risk Factors