Enalapril: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Enalapril is commercially available in tablet form (Reniten, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. The active ingredient is also combined fixed with hydrochlorothiazide. Structure and properties Enalapril (C20H28N2O5, 376.45 g/mol) is present in drugs as enalapril maleate, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Enalapril is the prodrug … Enalapril: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Carbetocin

Products Carbetocin is commercially available as a solution for injection (Pabal, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Carbetocin (C45H69N11O12S, Mr = 988.2 g/mol) is a synthetic octapeptide analog of oxytocin. Effects Carbetocin (ATC H01BB03) is a rapid and long-acting oxytocin agonist. It binds to oxytocin receptors in uterine … Carbetocin

Hydromorphone

Products Hydromorphone is commercially available as sustained-release tablets, sustained-release capsules, capsules, solution for injection, solution for infusion, and drops (e.g., Palladon, Jurnista, Hydromorphoni HCl Streuli). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Hydromorphone (C17H19NO3, Mr = 285.3 g/mol) is a semisynthetic, hydrogenated and oxidized morphine derivative. It is present in … Hydromorphone

Perindopril

Products Perindopril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and has been approved in many countries since 1989 (Coversum N, generic). It is also approved as a fixed combination with indapamide (Coversum N combi, generic) or amlodipine (Coveram, generic). Generic of the fixed combination with amlodipine was first registered in many countries in … Perindopril

Repellents

Products Repellents are mostly used in the form of sprays. In addition, lotions, creams, wristbands and evaporators, for example, are also commercially available. Effects Repellents have insect and/or mite repellent properties, meaning they prevent biting or being bitten by parasites such as mosquitoes and ticks, as well as biting insects such as wasps. The products … Repellents

Cannabis

Products Hemp and preparations made from it, such as marijuana, cannabis resin, THC, and cannabis extracts, are generally among the prohibited narcotics in many countries. However, the Federal Office of Public Health may grant exemptions for research, drug development and limited medical use. In 2013, a cannabis oral spray (Sativex) was approved as a medicine … Cannabis

Nifedipine Cream for Anal Fissure

Effects Nifedipine is an active ingredient of the dihydropyridine group and has a relaxing effect on vascular smooth muscle. When used topically or orally, it dilates blood vessels, improves blood flow and thus wound healing, is anti-inflammatory, and relieves anal sphincter spasms. Dihydropyridines inhibit the influx of calcium into smooth muscle cells by inhibiting L-type … Nifedipine Cream for Anal Fissure

Blue Monkshood

Products Preparations of aconite are mainly found in homeopathic, anthroposophic and other alternative medicines. Various dosage forms are available, such as globules, oils, drops, ear drops and ampoules. Stem plant Blue monkshood L. from the Ranunculaceae family is native to the Alps, among other places. The photos were taken in the botanical garden Brüglingen, in … Blue Monkshood

MDPV

Products 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) is not licensed in many countries. It is one of the prohibited narcotics (d) and is therefore not commercially available. MDPV was developed as a designer drug and was therefore initially available legally in many countries. It was marketed as “bath salts” to give it a legal appearance. Structure and properties MDPV … MDPV

Fear of Injections

Symptoms Shortly after an injection, some patients may experience the following symptoms: Pallor Malaise Dry mouth Cold sweat Low blood pressure Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion Nausea Fainting, syncope (short-lasting circulatory collapse). Convulsions (seizures) ECG changes Falls, accidents These disorders occur, for example, shortly after a vaccination, after parenteral administration of drugs, during acupuncture or blood sampling. … Fear of Injections

Medication Overuse Headache

Symptoms Medication-overuse headache, depending on the preexisting symptoms, manifests, for example, like a tension headache as bilateral, pressing pain, or like a migraine, unilateral, pulsating, and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and noise. The pain occurs chronically for at least 15 days of the month, every other day or daily. When the … Medication Overuse Headache