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 In many countries, kava is currently only available in the form of highly diluted homeopathic medicines. For example, Similasan Kava-Kava tablets contain kava in the homeopathic potencies D12, D15 and D30. This remedy no longer contains kava. Mother tinctures and low potencies up to and including D6 may no longer be sold. Previously distributed … Kava
Products Muthesa (out of commerce) Structure and properties Oxetacaine (C28H41N3O3, Mr = 467.6 g/mol) belongs to the amide-type local anesthetics. Effects Oxetacaine (ATC C05AD06) has local anesthetic properties. Indications Symptomatic relief ulcer, gastritis, and esophagitis.
Products Quinisocaine was commercially available in many countries as an ointment (isoquinol) since 1973. In 2013, distribution was discontinued. Structure and properties Quinisocaine (C17H24N2O, Mr = 272.4 g/mol) is an isoquinoline derivative and is present in the drug as quinisocaine hydrochloride. It is classified as an amide-type local anesthetic. Effects Quinisocaine (ATC D04AB05) has local … Quinisocaine
Products Benzocaine is commercially available as a paste. Structure and properties Benzocaine (C9H11NO2, Mr = 165.2 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. Effects Benzocaine (ATC C05AD03, ATC D04AB04, ATC N01BA05, ATC R02AD01) has local anesthetic properties. Indications Benzocaine is rarely used today because of adverse effects.
Products Bisoprolol is commercially available in film-coated tablet form as a monopreparation (Concor, generic) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Concor plus, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. In 2016, a fixed combination with perindopril was approved (Cosyrel). Structure and properties Bisoprolol (C18H31NO4, Mr = 325.4 g/mol) is present in … Bisoprolol Effects and Side Effects
Products Carteolol is available in the form of extended-release eye drops (Arteoptic LA). Carteolol has been approved in many countries since 1984. Arteopilo, the combination with pilocarpine, is no longer marketed in many countries. Structure and properties Carteolol (C16H24N2O3, Mr = 292.4 g/mol) is a dihydroquinolinone and a racemate. It is present in drugs as … Carteolol
Products Propafenone is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Rytmonorm). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Propafenone (C21H27NO3, Mr = 341.4 g/mol) is present in the drug as propafenone hydrochloride, colorless crystals or a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. The substance has a … Propafenone
Products Beta-blockers are available in many countries in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, as capsules, solution, eye drops, and as injection and infusion solutions. Propranolol (Inderal) was the first representative of this group to appear on the market in the mid-1960s. Today, the most important active ingredients include atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol and … Beta Blocker Effects and Side Effects
Products Ambroxol is commercially available in the form of lozenges, sustained-release capsules, and syrup (e.g., Mucosolvon), among others. It has been approved in many countries since 1982. Structure and properties Ambroxol (C13H18Br2N2O, Mr = 378.1 g/mol) is present in drugs as ambroxol hydrochloride, a white to yellowish crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. … Ambroxol (Mucosolvan)
Products Local anesthetics are commercially available as injectables, in the form of creams, ointments, gels, plasters, lozenges, throat sprays, and gargle solutions, among others (selection). The first active ingredient from this group was cocaine, used in the 19th century by Carl Koller and Sigmund Freud; see also Sigmund Freud and cocaine. Local anesthetics are also … Local Anesthetics Effects and Side Effects
Products Polidocanol is commercially available as a solution for injection (Sclerovein, Aethoxysclerol). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Synonyms for the active ingredient include polidocanol 600 and lauromacrogol 400. Structure and properties Polidocanol is a mixture of ethers of various macrogols with fatty alcohols, mainly lauryl alcohol (C12H26O). It exists as a … Polidocanol (Vein Sclerotherapy)
