The word antibiotics comes from the Greek and means translated “against life”. However, it is not the one who takes them on the collar, but the germs that make life difficult for him. Antibiotics are still a miracle weapon that can save lives. However, they have to be used correctly to do so. How antibiotics … Antibiotics: Correct Intake
Products Zuclopenthixol is commercially available in the form of dragées, as drops, and as a solution for injection (Clopixol). It has been approved in many countries since 1977. Structure and properties Zuclopenthixol (C22H25ClN2OS, Mr = 400.7 g/mol) is present in drugs as zuclopenthixol dihydrochloride, zuclopenthixol acetate, or zuclopenthixol decanoate. Zuclopenthixol decanoate is a yellow, viscous, … Zuclopenthixol
Products Zofenopril was approved in many countries in 2000 (Zofenil, Zofenil plus + hydrochlorothiazide). The drugs went off the market on April 23, 2011. Structure and properties Zofenopril (C22H23NO4S2, Mr = 429.6 g/mol) Effects Zofenopril (ATC C09AA15) has antihypertensive properties and relieves cardiac stress. Indications Hypertension Acute myocardial infarction
Products Zolmitriptan is commercially available as film-coated tablets, meltable tablets, and as a nasal spray (Zomig, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Generic versions entered the market in 2012. Structure and properties Zolmitriptan (C16H21N3O2, Mr = 287.4 g/mol) is an indole and oxazolidinone derivative structurally related to serotonin. It exists as … Zolmitriptan
Products Zolpidem is commercially available as film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, and effervescent tablets (Stilnox, Stilnox CR, generics, USA: Ambien). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Zolpidem (C19H21N3O, Mr = 307.39 g/mol) is an imidazopyridine that is structurally distinct from the benzodiazepines. It is present in drugs as zolpidem tartrate, … Zolpidem
Products Zinc sulfate is commercially available as a gel for the treatment of cold sores (Lipactin, D: Virudermin). It is also sold as a proprietary preparation in some pharmacies (Zinci sulfatis hydrogel 0.1% FH). Hima Pasta is no longer available in many countries. Structure and properties Zinc sulfate is the zinc salt of sulfuric acid. … Zinc Sulfate
Products Tin is not commonly used in pharmacy and is usually rarely found in medicines. It is used primarily in alternative medicine in various dosage forms, for example in homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine. This usually under the name Stannum or Stannum metallicum (metallic tin). Also known is the tin ointment (Stannum metallicum unguentum). Tin should … Tin
Products Medicines containing zipeprol are no longer on the market in many countries. Mirsol is no longer available. Zipeprol is classified as a narcotic. Structure and properties Zipeprol (C23H32N2O3, Mr = 384.5 g/mol) is a disubstituted piperazine derivative with a non-opioid structure. Effects Zipeprol (ATC R05DB15) has antitussive properties. In addition, anticholinergic, antihistamine, local anesthetic, … Zipeprol
Products Ziprasidone is commercially available in capsule form (Zeldox, Geodon, generics) and other forms. It has not yet been registered in many countries. It was first approved in the United States in 2001. Structure and properties Ziprasidone (C21H21ClN4OS, Mr = 412.9 g/mol) is present in the capsules as ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate, a white to light … Ziprasidone
Products Zinc is found in numerous pharmaceutical products. This article refers to peroral administration, for example, in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, and effervescent tablets. Zinc should not be confused with tin. Structure and properties Zinc (Zn) is a chemical element with an atomic number of 20 that exists as a brittle, blue-silver … Zinc
Products Zinc oil is prepared in pharmacies. In some countries, ready-made products are on sale. Production Zinc oil is a suspension of zinc oxide in olive oil. 100 g of zinc oil is prepared as follows: 50.0 g zinc oxide 50.0 g olive oil The zinc oxide is sieved (300) and added to the olive … Zinc Oil
Products Zinc pyrithione is commercially available as a shampoo (Squa-med). It has been approved as a drug in many countries since 1980. In addition, cosmetics and medical products containing the active ingredient are also available. Structure and properties Zinc pyrithione (C10H8N2O2S2Zn, Mr = 317.7 g/mol) is structurally related to dipyrithione. Effects Zinc pyrithione (ATC D11AC08) … Zinc Pyrithione
