Dravet syndrome refers to a very rare and severe form of epilepsy in which impaired mental development occurs during the course of epilepsy. The disease usually begins before the age of one, and boys are more often affected by Dravet syndrome than girls. What is Dravet syndrome? Dravet syndrome is characterized by the first occurrence … Dravet Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Quetiapine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and sustained-release tablets (Seroquel / XR, generic, auto-generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Generics of film-coated tablets entered the market in 2012, and generics of sustained-release tablets were first registered in 2013. Structure and properties Quetiapine (C21H25N3O2S, Mr = 383.5 … Quetiapine
Products Minoxidil is commercially available as a solution and in some countries also as a foam (Regaine, generics, USA: Rogaine). It has been approved in many countries since 1987. The brand name plays on the English verb , which translates as to recover or get back. This article refers to external use. Tablets also exist … Minoxidil
Products Amphetamines are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and sustained-release capsules. Structure and properties Amphetamines are derivatives of amphetamine. It is a methylphenethylamine structurally related to endogenous monoamines and stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Amphetamines are racemates and the –enantiomers. Effects Amphetamines have sympathomimetic, central stimulant, bronchodilator, psychoactive, … Amphetamines
Products Dexmedetomidine is commercially available as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Dexdor). It was approved in many countries in 2012. Structure and properties Dexmedetomidine (C13H16N2, Mr = 200.3 g/mol) is an imidazole derivative and the -enantiomer of medetomidine. It is structurally closely related to detomidine and is present in drugs as … Dexmedetomidine
Products Medicines containing Caroverin are currently no longer available in many countries. Calmavérine is out of commerce. Structure and properties Caroverin (C22H27N3O2, Mr = 365.5 g/mol) Effects Caroverin (ATC A03AX11) is spasmolytic on smooth muscle with predominantly musculotropic effects. Indications Spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract, urinary tract, and female genital tract in dysmenorrhea. … Caroverin
Products Propofol is commercially available as an emulsion for injection or infusion (Disoprivan, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Propofol obtained by distillation (C12H18O, Mr = 178.3 g/mol, 2,6-diisopropylphenol) is a colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid that is sparingly soluble in water and miscible with hexane and … Propofol (Diprivan): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Beta-blockers are available in many countries in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, as capsules, solution, eye drops, and as injection and infusion solutions. Propranolol (Inderal) was the first representative of this group to appear on the market in the mid-1960s. Today, the most important active ingredients include atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol and … Beta Blocker Effects and Side Effects
Splenic rupture is a potentially life-threatening tear of the spleen that can result in severe bleeding and usually results from blunt abdominal trauma. The various degrees of severity of splenic rupture are treated differently. In the most severe degree of rupture, the spleen is surgically removed. What is a splenic rupture? Humans do not necessarily … Ruptured Spleen: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics
Products Amantadine is commercially available as film-coated tablets, capsules, and an infusion solution (Symmetrel, PK-Merz). It has been approved in many countries since 1966. Structure and properties Amantadine (C10H17N, Mr = 151.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as amantadine sulfate or amantadine hydrochloride. Amantadine hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in … Amantadine
Products Olanzapine is commercially available as film-coated tablets, meltable tablets, and powder for solution for injection (Zyprexa, generics). It has been approved in the U.S. and EU since 1996 and in many countries since 1997. Generic versions entered the market in 2012. Structure and properties Olanzapine (C17H20N4S, Mr = 312.4 g/mol) belongs to the thienobenzodiazepine … Olanzapine
