Home Remedies for Menstrual Cramps

Under the collective term menstrual cramps, various physical, psychological and psycho-somatic complaints are summarized, which can occur in women of childbearing age before and during the period. The most common are PMS, premenstrual syndrome, and dysmenorrhea, the so-called period pain. For the treatment of these and other complaints there are some methods and medicines both … Home Remedies for Menstrual Cramps

Mouth Rot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Oral thrush, medically referred to as primary gingivostomatitis herpetica, is an inflammatory infection of the mouth. Predominantly, the disease occurs in children, but transmission to adults is in principle equally possible. What is oral thrush? Oral thrush is caused by viruses. The symptoms already form at the first infection with herpes viruses. The main age … Mouth Rot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Antipyretics

Products Antipyretics are available in numerous dosage forms. These include, for example, tablets, effervescent tablets, suppositories, juices, and chewable tablets. The name is derived from the technical term pyrexia (fever). The first synthetic agents, such as acetanilide, salicylic acid, and acetylsalicylic acid, were developed in the 19th century. Structure and properties Antipyretics do not have … Antipyretics

Ketoprofen

Products Ketoprofen is commercially available as a gel (Fastum). It has been approved in many countries since 1992 and in the EU since 1978. The -enantiomer dexketoprofen is available as tablets and as a solution for injection (Ketesse). This article refers to external use. After the safety of topical ketoprofen was questioned in France in … Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Products Ketorolac commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, as a solution for injection (Tora-Dol), and as eye drops (Acular, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Ketorolac (C15H13NO3, Mr = 255.7 g/mol) is present in drugs in the form of the salt ketorolactrometamol (= ketorolactromethamine), see also … Ketorolac

Cytochrome P450 (CYP)

CYP450 Cytochromes P450s are a family of enzymes that are of paramount importance in drug biotransformation. The most important isoenzymes for drug metabolism are: CYP1A1, CYP1A2 CYP2B6 CYP2C9, CYP2C19 CYP2D6 CYP2E1 CYP3A4, CYP3A5 and CYP3A7 The number after the abbreviation CYP stands for the family, the following letter for the subfamily and the last number … Cytochrome P450 (CYP)

Sunburn Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Sunburn manifests itself as an extensive reddening of the skin (erythema), as a 1st degree burn with pain, burning, itching, tightening of the skin and, in severe cases, additionally with skin blisters (transition to a 2nd degree burn). It develops continuously over several hours and reaches a maximum after 12 to 24 hours. The … Sunburn Causes and Remedies

Tension Headache

Symptoms Sporadic, frequent, or chronic in onset: A bilateral pain originating in the forehead and extending along the sides of the head to the occipital bone at the back of the skull Pain quality: pulling, pressing, constricting, non-pulsating. Duration between 30 minutes and 7 days Mild to moderate pain, normal daily activities are possible Radiation … Tension Headache

Cystitis: Inflammation of the Bladder

Symptoms Acute, uncomplicated bladder infections are among the most common infectious diseases in women. A bladder infection is considered uncomplicated or simple when the urinary tract is functionally and structurally normal and there are no diseases that promote infection, for example, diabetes mellitus or immunosuppression. Symptoms include: Painful, frequent and difficult urination. Strong urge to … Cystitis: Inflammation of the Bladder

Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a bruise (technical term: hematoma) include swelling, pain, inflammation, and discoloration of the skin that changes (red, blue, purple, green, yellow, brown) during the healing process. This text refers to simple and small-surface complaints that can be considered for self-medication. Causes The cause of a hematoma is blood leaking from injured … Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Concentration

Definition A concentration (C) indicates the content of one substance in another as a quotient. By definition, it refers to the amount of a substance present in a given volume. However, concentrations can also refer to masses. In pharmacy, concentration is often used in connection with liquid and semisolid dosage forms. For solid dosage forms … Concentration

Oral Mucositis

Symptoms Oral mucositis manifests as redness, swelling, pain, a burning sensation, aphthae, a white to yellowish coating, sores, ulceration, bleeding, and bad breath, among other symptoms. The tongue and gums may also be affected. The discomfort may increase in association with eating. Sores can be so painful that food intake is limited, which can lead … Oral Mucositis