Zoledronic Acid

Products Zoledronic acid is commercially available as an infusion preparation (Zometa, Aclasta, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2000. Structure and properties Zoledronic acid (C5H10N2O7P2, Mr = 272.1 g/mol) is present in drugs as zoledronic acid monohydrate, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is an imidazole derivative … Zoledronic Acid

Mallow: Medicinal Uses

Products Mallow is available as an open product in pharmacies and drugstores and is commercially available as a tea from various suppliers. Mallow is an ingredient in breast tea (Species pectorales). Mallow extract is on the market as a liquid and ointment (Malvedrin) and is included in cosmetics such as shampoos and shower gels. Stem … Mallow: Medicinal Uses

Mannitol

Products Mannitol is commercially available as a powder and as an infusion preparation. The pure substance is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties D-mannitol (C6H14O6, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) exists as white crystals or white powder that dissolves readily in water. Mannitol is a hexavalent sugar alcohol and occurs naturally in plants, algae, … Mannitol

Earth Smoke

Stem plant Fumariaceae, Earth smoke. Medicinal drug Fumariae herba – fumitory herb. Ingredients Isoquinoline alkaloids Flavonoids Fumaric acid Phenolic carboxylic acids Effects Antispasmodic Choleretic Fields of application Cramp-like gastrointestinal complaints Cramp-like discomfort in the biliary tract area Dosage As an infusion, average daily dose 6 g. Adverse effects None known

Rituximab

Products Rituximab is commercially available as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution and as a solution for subcutaneous injection (MabThera, MabThera subcutaneous). It has been approved in many countries and in the United States since 1997 and in the EU since 1998. Biosimilars are available in some countries, including many (2018, Rixathon, … Rituximab

Couch Grass

Stem plant Poaceae, Common couch grass. Medicinal drug Graminis rhizoma – Common couch grass rhizome: the whole or cut rhizome, freed from the secondary roots, washed and dried Beauv. ( Gould (PhEur). Preparations Kidney and bladder teas Kidney and bladder lozenges Ingredients Mucilage Polysaccharides: triticin Essential oil Saponins Effects Diuretic Antimicrobial (essential oil) Areas of … Couch Grass

Infliximab: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Infliximab is commercially available as a powder for a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Remicade, biosimilars: Remsima, Inflectra). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Biosimilars were released in 2015. Structure and properties Infliximab is a chimeric human murine IgG1κ monoclonal antibody with a molecular mass of 149.1 kDa … Infliximab: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Herbal Teas

Products Herbal teas are available in pharmacies and drugstores, specialty tea stores, and grocery stores, among other places. Structure and properties Herbal teas are a group of teas that contain fresh or dried, crushed or whole plant parts. These may come from one or more plants. Blends are referred to as herbal tea blends. Typical … Herbal Teas

Birch: Medicinal Uses

Products Commercially available products include teas, tea blends, the cut medicinal drug, drops, and birch sap (selection). Extracts of birch leaves are typical ingredients of kidney and bladder dragées and kidney and bladder teas. Stem plant The parent plants are the birch trees (weeping birch) and (downy birch) of the birch family. Both species are … Birch: Medicinal Uses

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Products Amoxicillin is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, dispersible tablets, as powder or granules for the preparation of a suspension, as an infusion and injection preparation, and as a veterinary drug. In addition to the original Clamoxyl, numerous generics are available today. Amoxicillin was launched in 1972 and has been approved … Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Amsacrine

Products Amsacrine is commercially available as an infusion preparation (Amsidyl). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Amsacrine (C21H19N3O3S, Mr = 393.5 g/mol) is an aminoacridine derivative. Effects Amsacrine (ATC L01XX01) has antineoplastic properties. The effects are due to inhibition of topoisomerase II. As a result, DNA synthesis is blocked. … Amsacrine