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
Products Zonisamide is commercially available in the form of capsules (Zonegran). It has been approved in many countries since 2006. Structure and properties Zonisamide (C8H8N2O3S, Mr = 212.2 g/mol) is a benzisoxazole derivative and a sulfonamide. It exists as a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Zonisamide (ATC N03AX15) has anticonvulsant and antiepileptic … Zonisamide
Products Zopiclone is commercially available in tablet form (Imovane, auto-generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. In the United States, the pure -enantiomer eszopiclone is also available (Lunesta). Structure and properties Zopiclone (C17H17ClN6O3, Mr = 388.8 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the cyclopyrrolones. It exists as a white to slightly … Zopiclone
Products Zinc oxide is contained in zinc ointments, shaking mixtures, in sunscreens, skin care products, hemorrhoid ointments, baby care products, cosmetics and wound healing ointments, among others. Zinc oxide is also combined with other active ingredients in a fixed manner and traditionally numerous magistral formulations have been made with the active ingredient. Its medicinal use … Zinc Oxide
Products Manganese is found in multivitamin supplements and dietary supplements, among other products. In English, it is referred to as manganese. It should not be confused with magnesium. Structure and properties Manganese (Mn) is a chemical element with atomic number 25 and atomic mass of 54.94 u, belonging to the transition metals. It exists as … Manganese
Products Eribulin is commercially available as a solution for injection (Halaven). It was approved in many countries and in the EU in 2011. In the United States, it has been registered since 2010. Structure and properties Eribulin is present in drugs as eribulin mesilate (C40H59NO11 – CH4O3S, Mr = 826.0 g/mol), a white crystalline powder … Eribulin
Products Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2, calciferol) is commercially available in many countries, including as a dietary supplement in the form of capsules. Vitamin D2 is much less commonly used than cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in many countries. In the United States, on the other hand, ergocalciferol is more traditionally used. Structure and properties Ergocalciferol (C28H44O, Mr = … Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
Products Risankizumab was approved in the United States and in many countries in 2019 as a solution for injection (Skyrizi). Structure and properties Risankizumab is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody produced by biotechnological methods. Effects Risankizumab (ATC L04AC) has selective immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties. The antibody binds to the p19 subunit of human interleukin-23 (IL-23), … Risankizumab
Products Misoprostol tablets for medication abortion were approved in many countries in 2015 (MisoOne). This article refers to abortion. In addition, other drugs exist with other indications (gastric protection, induction of labor). Structure and properties Misoprostol (C22H38O5, Mr = 382.5 g/mol) is a synthetic derivative of prostaglandin E1 and exists as a mixture of two … Misoprostol
Products Mitotane is commercially available in tablet form (Lysodren). It was approved in many countries in 2010. Structure and properties Mitotane or 1-chloro-2-(2,2-dichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)benzene (C14H10Cl4, Mr = 320.041 g/mol) is a derivative of an insecticide. Effects Mitotane (ATC L01XX23) has a cytotoxic effect on the adrenal glands and may also cause adrenal inhibition without cell destruction. … Mitotan
Products Acarbose is commercially available in tablet form (Glucobay). It is usually combined with other agents such as metformin, insulin, or sulfonylureas to enhance the antidiabetic effect. Acarbose has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Acarbose (C25H43NO18, Mr = 645.60 g/mol) is a pseudotetrasaccharide obtained from the bacterium by fermentation. It … Acarbose Effects and Side Effects
Products Sputnik V is a Covid-19 vaccine developed in Russia and the first vaccine from this group to be registered on August 11, 2020 (Gamaleya National Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology). The name is derived from the Sputnik satellite, which was the first satellite placed in Earth orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957. Sputnik … Sputnik V
