Midazolam

Products Midazolam is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a solution for injection (Dormicum, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1982. Midazolam nasal spray has not yet been registered in many countries and must be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous formulation or imported. In 2012, a solution for use … Midazolam

N-Acetylcysteine

Products N-acetylcysteine is found in numerous products, including ACC Sandoz (formerly ACC eco), Ecomucyl, Fluimucil, Mucostop, and Solmucol. The original Fluimucil was first approved in many countries in 1966. Acetylcysteine is usually administered perorally in the form of effervescent tablets, lozenges, lingual tablets, powders, granules, capsules or syrups. Injection solutions, ampoules for aerosol devices, and … N-Acetylcysteine

Morphine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Morphine is available in many countries in various dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, oral suspension, syrup, morphine drops, suppositories, and injectables. It is also prepared in pharmacies as an extemporaneous formulation. Structure and properties Morphine (C17H19NO3, Mr = 285.3 g/mol) is present in drugs mainly as morphine hydrochloride and as morphine sulfate pentahydrate. These … Morphine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Morphine Drops

Products and production Morphine drops are an aqueous dropping solution of morphine hydrochloride, usually in concentration 1% or 2%, maximum 4%. The concentration refers to the salt; the effective amount of morphine base is less. The drug is subject to strict control as an anesthetic and is available only on prescription. The morphine drops of … Morphine Drops

Oral Budesonide Suspension

Products Oral budesonide suspension is prepared in pharmacies as an extemporaneous formulation on a physician’s prescription. Corresponding finished drug products are not commercially available. Structure and properties Budesonide (C25H34O6, Mr = 430.5 g/mol) is a racemate and exists as a white, crystalline, odorless, tasteless powder that is practically insoluble in water. Preparation To prepare an … Oral Budesonide Suspension

Urea Ointment

Products In many countries, urea ointment 40% is sold as a medical product (Onyster). A urea ointment can also be prepared in a pharmacy, for example as an extemporaneous formulation (see below). Bayer discontinued the sale of the Canesten nail set in 2016. In Germany and Austria, the urea ointment also contains the azole antifungal … Urea Ointment

Market Withdrawal of Drugs

Why is the distribution of medicines discontinued? Drugs are subject to a product life cycle. They are discovered, patented, developed, approved, marketed and, in some circumstances, withdrawn from the market years to decades later. Often, distribution is discontinued due to commercial considerations. For example, the cost of approval and production exceeds the revenue from sales. … Market Withdrawal of Drugs

Salicylaseline

Products Salicylaseline is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various concentrations (e.g., 2%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%). It is usually prepared in-house, for example as an extemporaneous formulation, and it can also be ordered by professionals from specialized suppliers. In some countries, ready-to-use medicines are also available. Ingredients Salicylaseline is prepared with the active ingredient … Salicylaseline