Alpha-Galactosidase

Products Alpha-galactosidase is commercially available as a dietary supplement or medical device in some countries, for example, Germany and the United States. It is also combined with other enzymes. Structure and properties Alpha-galactosidase is an enzyme that is usually extracted from fungi like. Effects Alpha-galactosidase cleaves indigestible carbohydrates, which are found, for example, in legumes, … Alpha-Galactosidase

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

Effects Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (ATC A10BF) have antidiabetic properties: Glucose is released more slowly in the gut and absorbed more slowly into the blood Decrease the rise in blood glucose after meals and blood sugar fluctuations. Do not cause hypoglycemia as monotherapy Mechanism of action The action is based on the inhibition of intestinal enzymes (alpha-glucosidases) … Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

Flecainide

Products Flecainide is commercially available as tablets and as a solution for injection (Tambocor). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Structure and properties Flecainide (C17H20F6N2O3, Mr = 414.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as flecainide acetate, a white, crystalline, and very hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water. It is an amide-type … Flecainide

Lidocaine and Tetracaine

Products The fixed combination of lidocaine and tetracaine has been commercially available as a cream in many countries since 2014 (Pliaglis). Effects Lidocaine and tetracaine (ATC N01BB52) have local anesthetic properties. The effects are due to blockade of sodium channels Indications For local anesthesia on intact skin before dermatologic procedures in adults.

Nandrolone

Products Nandrolone is commercially available as a solution for injection (Deca-Durabolin). It has been approved in many countries since 1960. Structure and properties Nandrolone (C18H26O2, Mr = 274.4 g/mol) is present in the drug in the form of the long-acting prodrug nandrolone decanoate, a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water because of … Nandrolone

Adrenaline

Products Epinephrine is commercially available as an injection solution and as an epinephrine auto-injector from various suppliers. The active ingredient is also known as epinephrine, especially in English (in German: Epinephrin). Structure and properties Epinephrine (C9H13NO3, Mr = 183.2 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline powder with a bitter taste that turns brownish on contact … Adrenaline

Avelumab

Products Avelumab was approved in the United States, the EU, and many countries in 2017 as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Bavencio). Structure and properties Avelumab is a human IgG1λ monoclonal antibody against programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) with a molecular weight of 147 kDa. It is produced by biotechnological … Avelumab

Oxytetracycline

Products There are no human drugs containing oxytetracycline on the market in many countries. The original brand name is Terramycin. See also under oxytetracycline eye ointment. Structure and properties Oxytetracycline (C22H24N2O9, Mr = 460.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as oxytetracycline hydrochloride, a yellow, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. The substance … Oxytetracycline

Clarithromycin

Products Clarithromycin is commercially available as film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspension, and powder for solution for infusion (Klacid, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Clarithromycin should not be confused with ciprofloxacin. Structure and properties Clarithromycin (C38H69NO13, Mr = 747.96 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble … Clarithromycin

Beta alanine

Introduction Beta alanine is a non-essential (naturally occurring in the body or synthesized by the body itself), non-proteinogenic amino acid and an isomer of the amino acid alpha alanine. Beta alanine is the precursor of the peptide L-carnosine. L-carnosine is mainly found in nerve and muscle tissue, where it increases performance by counteracting muscle acidity, … Beta alanine