Anastrozole

Products Anastrozole is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Arimidex, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Anastrozole (C17H19N5, Mr = 293.4 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. It is a triazole derivative with a non-steroidal structure. Effects Anastrozole (ATC … Anastrozole

Glibornuride

Products Glibornuride was commercially available in tablet form (Glutril, originally Roche, later MEDA Pharma). It was approved in many countries since 1971. It was discontinued in 2019. Structure and properties Glibornuride (C18H26N2O4S, Mr = 366.48 g/mol) is a sulfonylurea. Effects Glibornuride (ATC A10BB04) has antihyperglycemic and antidiabetic properties. The effects are due to the promotion … Glibornuride

Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Possible symptoms include vulvovaginal dryness, itching, inflammation, burning, feeling of pressure, discharge, light bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, and local infectious disease. The urinary tract may be involved, manifested, for example, by frequent and painful urination, cystitis, blood in the urine, and urinary incontinence. Causes A common cause of symptoms is vaginal atrophy in … Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment

Deferiprone

Products Deferiprone is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Ferriprox, generic). It was approved in many countries in 2001. Structure and properties Deferiprone, or 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethylpyridin-4-one (C7H9NO2, Mr = 139.2 g/mol) is a methylated and hydroxylated pyridinone derivative. It belongs to the α-ketohydroxypyridones. Deferiprone exists as a white to pink crystalline powder that is … Deferiprone

Brivudine

Products Brivudine is commercially available in tablet form (Brivex). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. It was originally developed in the German Democratic Republic. Structure and properties Brivudine (C11H13BrN2O5, Mr = 333.1 g/mol) is a nucleoside analog related to thymidine. Effects Brivudine (ATC J05AB) has antiviral properties against herpes viruses. It inhibits … Brivudine

Estradiol

Products Estradiol is commercially available in tablet, transdermal patch, transdermal gel, vaginal ring, and vaginal tablet forms, among others. It is also combined fixed with progestogens. Structure and properties Estradiol (C18H24O2, Mr = Mr = 272.4 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Synthetic estradiol is bioidentical with human … Estradiol

Ethanol

Products Alcohol is contained in numerous intoxicating and stimulant products, such as wines, sparkling wines, beers and high-proof spirits. Per capita consumption in many countries averages about 8 liters of pure alcohol per year. Ethanol is also available as an open product in various qualities in pharmacies and drugstores (e.g. ethanol 70% with camphor, ethanol … Ethanol

GnRH Analogs

Products GnRH analogs are commercially available in many countries in the form of injectables, implants, and nasal sprays, among others. The first agent to be approved was goserelin (Zoladex) in 1990. Structure and properties GnRH analogs are synthetically produced derivatives of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, LHRH) produced in the hypothalamus. GnRH is a decapeptide and has … GnRH Analogs

Torasemide

Products Torasemide is commercially available in tablet form (Torem, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Torasemide (C16H20N4O3S, Mr = 348.4 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a pyridine-sulfonylurea derivative. Torasemide differs structurally from its precursor furosemide (Lasix, generics), a sulfonamide. … Torasemide

Letrozole

Products Letrozole is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Femara, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Letrozole (C17H11N5, Mr = 285.3 g/mol) is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It exists as a white to yellowish crystalline powder that is nearly odorless and virtually insoluble in water. Letrozole … Letrozole

Antibiotic Eye Drops to treat Bacterial Eye Infections

Products Eye drops containing antibiotics are available from various manufacturers in pharmacies. They are also combined with other active ingredients such as glucocorticoids fix. Structure and properties The drops contain antibiotics from different chemical groups (see below). Effects Depending on the active ingredient, the antibiotics have bacteriostatic to bactericidal properties, meaning they inhibit the growth … Antibiotic Eye Drops to treat Bacterial Eye Infections