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Psychotropic Drugs: Types, Effects, Indications, Dosage

Products Psychotropic drugs are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, melting tablets, dragées, capsules, drops, solutions and as injectables. The first psychotropic drugs were developed in the 1950s. Structure and properties Psychotropic drugs vary chemically, but groups with a common structure can be identified, for example, the benzodiazepines, the phenothiazines, and the … Psychotropic Drugs: Types, Effects, Indications, Dosage

Allergy Emergency Kit

Products The allergy emergency kit is assembled and dispensed individually at a pharmacy or under a doctor’s care. Contents of the allergy emergency kit The following information refers to adults. The composition of the kit is not uniformly regulated and differs between regions and countries. Many countries also use different active ingredients and dosages. Base: … Allergy Emergency Kit

Loperamide: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Loperamide is commercially available in the form of capsules, film-coated tablets, melting tablets, and as a syrup (Imodium, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1977. Structure and properties Loperamide (C29H33ClN2O2, Mr = 477.0 g/mol) is a piperidine derivative and has structural similarities to the neuroleptic haloperidol and the peristaltic inhibitor diphenoxylate. … Loperamide: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Lorazepam

Products Lorazepam is commercially available as tablets, meltable tablets, and a solution for injection. In addition to the original Temesta, generics and a combination product with the sedative antihistamine diphenhydramine are also available (Somnium). Lorazepam has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Lorazepam (C15H10Cl2N2O2, Mr = 321.2 g/mol) is a white … Lorazepam

Dispersible Tablets

Definition and properties Dispersible tablets are uncoated tablets or film-coated tablets that can be suspended or dissolved in water before ingestion. They are designated by the Pharmacopoeia as “tablets for the preparation of a suspension for ingestion” and “tablets for the preparation of a solution for ingestion.” When dissolved, a homogeneous suspension or solution is … Dispersible Tablets

Rimegepant

Products Rimegepant was approved in the United States in 2020 in the form of meltable tablets that disintegrate in the oral cavity (Nurtec ODT). ODT stands for Orally Disintegrating Tablets. Structure and properties Rimegepant exists in the drug as rimegepant sulfate (hemisulfate and sesquihydrate), a white crystalline solid that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects … Rimegepant

Bilastin

Products Bilastin is commercially available in the form of tablets (Bilaxten). It was approved in many countries in 2011. In 2019, an oral solution and melting tablets for children were also registered. Structure and properties Bilastine (C28H37N3O3, Mr = 463.6 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and piperidine derivative. It was developed at FAES Farma in Spain. … Bilastin

Lansoprazole

Products Lansoprazole is commercially available in the form of capsules as meltable tablets (Agopton, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Lansoprazole (C16H14F3N3O2S, Mr = 369.4 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and pyridine derivative. It exists as a white to brownish-white, odorless, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. … Lansoprazole

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

Products Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and meltable tablets. Sildenafil (Viagra) was the first active ingredient from this group to be approved in the United States, the EU, and many countries in 1998. Generics are also available today. Sildenafil was originally to be developed by Pfizer for the treatment … Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors