Products Salmeterol is commercially available as metered-dose inhalers and discs (Serevent, Seretide + fluticasone). It has been approved in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Salmeterol (C25H37NO4, Mr = 415.6) is present in the drugs as a racemate and as salmeterol xinafoate, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is structurally … Salmeterol
Products Ranolazine is commercially available in the form of sustained-release tablets (Ranexa). It was approved in the United States as early as 2006, in the EU in July 2008, and in many countries in April 2010. Structure and properties Ranolazine or ()–(2, 6-dimethylphenyl)-4(2-hydroxy-3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-propyl)-1-piperazine acetamide (C24H33N3O4, Mr = 427.54 g/mol) is a piperazine derivative and a … Ranolazine
Products Midazolam is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a solution for injection (Dormicum, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1982. Midazolam nasal spray has not yet been registered in many countries and must be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous formulation or imported. In 2012, a solution for use … Midazolam
Products Dexlansoprazole was approved in many countries in 2014 in the form of modified-release capsules (Dexilant). Generic versions were registered in 2020. Structure and properties Dexlansoprazole (C16H14F3N3O2S, Mr = 369.4 g/mol) is the pure -enantiomer of the racetmate lansoprazole (Agopton, both Takeda; generics). It exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in … Dexlansoprazole
Symptoms Pityriasis versicolor is a skin disorder that occurs primarily on areas with high sebum production, such as the back, chest, upper arms, shoulders, armpits, neck, face, and scalp. Round to oval hyper- or hypopigmented patches occur. The skin is slightly thickened, scaly, and sometimes mildly itchy. The patches may be colored, for example, pink, … Pityriasis Versicolor: Medicinal Uses
Symptoms Calf lichen is a localized fungal infection of the skin with vesicles, papules, and pustules. The skin is pale on the inside and surrounded by a red ring on the outside. A strong inflammation is typical. The scalp, face, nails, beard and exposed skin areas such as the arms can be affected. The infection … Calf Lichen
Products Bilastin is commercially available in the form of tablets (Bilaxten). It was approved in many countries in 2011. In 2019, an oral solution and melting tablets for children were also registered. Structure and properties Bilastine (C28H37N3O3, Mr = 463.6 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and piperidine derivative. It was developed at FAES Farma in Spain. … Bilastin
Symptoms Atopic dermatitis, or neurodermatitis, is a noncontagious, chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes episodes of red, rough, dry or weeping, crusted and scaly skin. Eczema can occur all over the body and is typically accompanied by severe itching. Patients have dry skin. In infants, the disease begins on the scalp and cheeks. Depending on … Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema
Symptoms In areas with high sebum production and hair formation: scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, between eyelashes, beard and moustache region, behind the ear, on the ear, next to the nostrils, chest, around the belly button, genitoanal region Skin redness, typically symmetrical Greasy or powdery head dandruff Itching and burning Seborrhea Oily scaly skin Comorbidities: Acne, abscess, … Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ketoconazole is the name given to a medicinal substance that is used to treat fungal diseases on the skin. In addition, the substance is used in anti-dandruff shampoos. What is ketoconazole? Ketoconazole can slow the growth of filamentous fungi such as dermatophytes and yeast fungi such as Candida albicans. Ketoconazole is one of the drugs … Ketoconazole: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Desloratadine is commercially available as 5 mg film-coated tablets and as a solution (Aerius, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. The syrup was replaced in 2011 by a solution that is sugar- and dye-free. The concentration remains identical (0.5 mg/ml). The fixed combination with pseudoephedrine is not yet available in … Desloratadine
The active medical ingredient cabazitaxel is half synthetically obtained and belongs to the so-called cytostatics. As such, cabazitaxel is used in the treatment of an already advanced prostate cancer. An indication exists primarily for forms of cancer that cannot be eliminated by castration. Cabazitaxel achieves its efficacy by inhibiting the cell division phase of cancer … Cabazitaxel: Effects, Uses & Risks
