Products Zinc oxide is contained in zinc ointments, shaking mixtures, in sunscreens, skin care products, hemorrhoid ointments, baby care products, cosmetics and wound healing ointments, among others. Zinc oxide is also combined with other active ingredients in a fixed manner and traditionally numerous magistral formulations have been made with the active ingredient. Its medicinal use … Zinc Oxide
Products Mannitol is commercially available as a powder and as an infusion preparation. The pure substance is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties D-mannitol (C6H14O6, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) exists as white crystals or white powder that dissolves readily in water. Mannitol is a hexavalent sugar alcohol and occurs naturally in plants, algae, … Mannitol
Products Melatonin is commercially available in the form of sustained-release tablets (Circadin, Slenyto). It was approved as a prescription drug in the EU in 2007 and in many countries in 2009. Melatonin may also be included in magistral formulations. Slenyto was registered in many countries in 2019. In some countries – for example, the United … Melatonin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
1. symptom treatment Beta2-sympathomimetics are derived from epinephrine. They selectively stimulate the adrenergic β2-receptors of bronchial muscles and thus have a bronchospasmolytic effect. For rapid symptom relief, fast-acting agents are usually administered by inhalation, for example, with a metered-dose inhaler or a powder inhaler. They should be used only when needed. An increase in administration … Antiasthmatics
Products Diltiazem ointments are not registered as finished drug products in many countries. However, they can be prepared as an extemporaneous prescription in a pharmacy. Typically, two-percent dosage forms are used (gel, cream, or ointment). There are various manufacturing instructions. For example, white petroleum jelly, Excipial oily ointment, DAC base cream, or a gel base … Diltiazem Ointment
Products Resorcinol (resorcinol) is present in a few liquid and semisolid drugs. It is also used in the preparation of extemporaneous preparations, but is controversial because of its adverse effects. Structure and properties Resorcinol (C6H6O2, Mr = 110.1 g/mol) exists as a crystalline powder or as colorless to faint grayish-pink crystals with a sweetish odor. … Resorcinol
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
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
Shadow Medication Regulatory-approved drugs are well documented with patient and professional information and scientific research. They have a brand name and are managed, promoted, and distributed by a company. They are available in pharmacies and drugstores and can be ordered from wholesalers or directly from the company. In addition to these official drugs, there is … Shadow Drugs
Products Antifungal products are commercially available as creams, ointments, powders, solutions, tablets, capsules, and injectables, among others. Structure and properties The antifungal agents are a structurally heterogeneous class of agents. However, several groups can be identified within the antifungals, such as the azole antifungals and the allylamines (see below). Effects Antifungals have antifungal, fungistatic, or … Antifungals
Symptoms Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, benign, and noninfectious skin disease. It manifests as symmetrical (bilateral), sharply demarcated, bright red, dry, raised plaques covered by silvery scales. Typically affected areas are the elbows, knees, and scalp. Itching, a burning sensation and pain are other symptoms, and scratching further aggravates the condition. Psoriasis can also affect … Psoriasis Causes and Treatment
Products Ipratropium bromide is commercially available as an inhalation solution, metered-dose inhaler, and nasal spray (Atrovent, Rhinovent, generics). Combination preparations with beta2-sympathomimetics are also commercially available (Dospir, Berodual N, generics). Pharmacies also produce inhalation solutions with ipratropium bromide as extemporaneous preparations. The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties … Ipratropium Bromide
