Background The iron content of an adult is about 3 to 4 g. In women, the value is somewhat lower than in men. About two-thirds is bound to heme as so-called functional iron, is present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and in enzymes, and is essential for oxygen supply and metabolism. One-third is found in the iron … Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment
Products Inhalation anesthetics are commercially available as volatile liquids or as gases for inhalation. Structure and properties Most inhalation anesthetics are halogenated ethers or hydrocarbons. Also used are inorganic compounds such as the gaseous nitrous oxide. The halogenated representatives exist as volatile liquids with a different boiling point. Because of their odor and irritant properties, … Inhalation Anesthetics
Symptoms Three different main courses can be distinguished: 1. A mild, local reaction manifests as burning, pain, itching, redness of the skin, and formation of a large wheal. The symptoms improve within 4-6 hours. 2. in a moderately severe course, there is a more severe local reaction, with symptoms such as reddening of the skin … Insect Bites
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but life-threatening complication of anesthesia. It is triggered by various trigger substances, including some anesthetic agents, when a genetic predisposition is present. What is malignant hyperthermia? The cause of malignant hyperthermia is a genetic alteration of receptors in skeletal muscle. Normally, skeletal muscle contracts by releasing calcium ions from the … Malignant Hyperthermia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Lisinopril is commercially available in tablet form as a monopreparation (Zestril, generic) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Zestoretic, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Structure and properties Lisinopril (C21H31N3O5, Mr = 405.49 g/mol) is present in drugs as lisinopril dihydrate, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in … Lisinopril: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
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 Tramadol is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, melting tablets, drops, effervescent tablets, suppositories, and as a solution for injection. (Tramal, generic). Fixed combinations with acetaminophen are also available (Zaldiar, generic). Tramadol was developed by Grünenthal in Germany in 1962 and has been approved in many countries since 1977 and in the … Tramadol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Trandolapril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets in combination with verapamil (Tarka). It has been approved in many countries since 1994. The monopreparation Gopten was withdrawn from the market in 2014. Structure and properties Trandolapril (C24H34N2O5, Mr = 430.5 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is soluble in organic solvents. … Trandolapril
Products Buprenorphine is commercially available as sublingual tablets, transdermal patch and injection solution, and depot injection solution (e.g., Temgesic, Transtec, Subutex, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1979. Structure and properties Buprenorphine (C29H41NO4, Mr = 467.6 g/mol) is present in drugs as buprenorphine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble … Buprenorphine
Products Daptomycin is commercially available as a powder for the preparation of a solution for injection or infusion (Cubicin). It has been approved in many countries since 2007. Generic versions are registered. Structure and properties Daptomycin (C72H101N17O26, Mr = 1620.7 g/mol) is a cyclic lipopeptide that is obtained as a fermentation product from . It … Daptomycin
Products Prazosin is commercially available in some countries in tablet form. It is no longer approved in many countries. Structure and properties Prazosin (C19H21N5O4, Mr = 383.4 g/mol) is a quinazoline derivative. It is present in drugs as prazosin hydrochloride, a white crystalline substance that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects Prazosin (ATC C02CA01) is … Prazosin
Products Alfentanil is commercially available as a solution for injection (Rapifen). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Alfentanil (C21H32N6O3, Mr = 416.5 g/mol) is a 4-anilidopiperidine and a tetrazole derivative. It is present in the drug as alfentanil hydrochloride, a white powder that is readily soluble in water. The … Alfentanil