Ritonavir

Products Ritonavir is commercially available as a monopreparation in the form of film-coated tablets (Norvir). It was approved in many countries, in the United States and in the EU in 1996, and is also used as a pharmacokinetic booster in combination with antiviral agents (eg, lopinavir). Norvir syrup is no longer marketed in many countries. … Ritonavir

Quinapril

Products Quinapril is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets as a monopreparation (Accupro) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Accuretic, Quiril comp). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Generic versions are registered. Structure and properties Quinapril (C25H30N2O5, Mr = 438.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as quinapril hydrochloride, a … Quinapril

Bisoprolol Effects and Side Effects

Products Bisoprolol is commercially available in film-coated tablet form as a monopreparation (Concor, generic) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Concor plus, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. In 2016, a fixed combination with perindopril was approved (Cosyrel). Structure and properties Bisoprolol (C18H31NO4, Mr = 325.4 g/mol) is present in … Bisoprolol Effects and Side Effects

Nystatin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Nystatin is commercially available as a monopreparation as an oral suspension (Mycostatin, Multilind). Combination preparations are also available. Nystatin has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Nystatin (C47H75NO17, Mr = 926 g/mol) is a fungicidal substance obtained from certain strains of by fermentation. It consists largely of tetraenes, the major … Nystatin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Lysine

Products Lysine is commercially available as a monopreparation from Burgerstein, among others, in the form of tablets. Structure and properties Lysine (C6H14N2O2, Mr = 146.2 g/mol) is a natural and essential amino acid found in proteins and, for example, in meat. Essential means that the body must take it in with food and does not … Lysine

Ezetimibe

Products Ezetimibe is commercially available in tablet form, as a monopreparation (Ezetrol, generic), and as a fixed combination with simvastatin (Inegy, generic) and with atorvastatin (Atozet). Also released is a combination with rosuvastatin. Ezetimibe was approved in many countries and in the United States in 2002. Generic and auto-generics entered the market in November 2017. … Ezetimibe

Lisinopril: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

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

Folic Acid: Health Benefits

Products Folic acid is commercially available in many countries as a monopreparation in the form of tablets. It is marketed both as a drug and as a dietary supplement. It is further available in combined vitamin and mineral preparations. The name folic acid is derived from lat. , the leaf. Folic acid was first isolated … Folic Acid: Health Benefits

Travoprost

Products Travoprost is commercially available in the form of eye drops as a monopreparation (Travatan) and as a fixed combination with the beta-blocker timolol (Duotrav). It was approved in many countries in 2002. Generic versions were first released in 2016 and went on sale in 2017. Structure and properties Travoprost (C26H35F3O6, Mr = 500.55 g/mol) … Travoprost

Combination Products

Definition Drugs today usually contain a defined active pharmaceutical ingredient. However, numerous drugs with two or more active substances also exist. These are called combination drugs or fixed combinations. For example, Aspirin C contains both acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin C. Many blood pressure medications are combination preparations, for example perindopril + indapamide or candesartan + … Combination Products

Vitamin B12

Products In many countries, vitamin B12 is available as a monopreparation in the form of injectables and as a dietary supplement. Vitamin B12 is also combined with other vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and amino acids. Low- and high-dose preparations are available. Structure and properties Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble B-group vitamin that contains cobalt as … Vitamin B12

Magnesium Orotate

Products Magnesium orotate is commercially available as a monopreparation in tablet form (e.g., Burgerstein Magnesium Orotate). Structure and properties Magnesium orotate (C10H6MgN4O8, Mr = 334.5 g/mol) is the magnesium salt of orotic acid. Orotic acid is a pyrimidine derivative. Magnesium orotate is usually present in drugs as magnesium orotate dihydrate. 400 mg magnesium orotate dihydrate … Magnesium Orotate