Definition The dispensing of licensed medicines is strictly regulated by law in many countries. Drugs may be available by prescription (prescription-only), nonprescription, and over-the-counter. Typical dispensing points are pharmacies, drugstores and doctors’ offices, provided that self-dispensing is permitted by the canton. Category E drugs may also be sold in the retail trade, for example in … Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products
Symptoms The leading symptoms of stomach burning include an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone and acid regurgitation. The burning sensation occurs primarily after eating, and pain along the esophagus may radiate. Other accompanying symptoms include hoarseness, coughing, nausea, difficulty swallowing, sleep disturbances, respiratory problems, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and enamel changes. … Stomach Burn
Products Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commercially available in many countries in the form of film-coated tablets, MUPS tablets, capsules, as granules for preparation of an oral suspension, and as injectable and infusion preparations. The first active ingredient from this group to be approved in many countries was omeprazole (Antra, Losec), developed by Astra in … Proton Pump Inhibitors
Definition Instructions to take a drug fasting usually mean to administer it at least one-half to one (or even two) hours before or no earlier than two hours after eating. The full details can be found in the patient information leaflet and in the specialist information leaflet. This is why it is also referred to … Sober
Symptoms Dyspepsia is a digestive disorder that manifests itself in symptoms such as a feeling of fullness after eating, early satiety, upper abdominal pain, malaise, and burning in the stomach. Other digestive symptoms such as flatulence, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Causes Dyspepsia is divided into two categories. In so-called functional dyspepsia, no organic … Dyspepsia
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
Review Immediately after the introduction of the drug esomeprazole, it was heavily criticized. The manufacturer stated that due to the dosage form (Nexium Mups®) and the slower metabolism (processing of the active ingredient in the liver) of the active ingredient esomeprazole, there was a considerable advantage over conventional, older drugs. This assertion should be backed … Review | Proton pump inhibitors in comparison
Proton pump inhibitors contain active ingredients that reduce the acid content in the stomach by blocking the so-called proton pump (H+/K+-ATPase). Proton pump inhibitors are certified in Germany for illnesses such as reflux disease, gastritis, ulcers in the stomach and duodenum, and a pathologically increased production of gastric acid. Frequent application finds proton pump inhibitors … Proton pump inhibitors in comparison
Products Lansoprazole is commercially available in the form of capsules as meltable tablets (Agopton, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Lansoprazole (C16H14F3N3O2S, Mr = 369.4 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and pyridine derivative. It exists as a white to brownish-white, odorless, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. … Lansoprazole
