Latex is a natural rubber that is used in many products. An allergy to latex is no longer a rarity, especially in Central Europe. On the contrary, in recent years there has been an enormous increase in the number of people affected. A latex allergy is in most cases an immediate type allergy (type I … Latex allergy
Occurrence of latex Most people first think of condoms when thinking of products made of latex, but latex is also an ingredient in many other everyday products and can be a source of danger for allergy sufferers. Products containing latex include plasters, elastic bandages, rubber rings, rubber gloves, rubber shoes, erasers, stamp glue, various craft … Occurrence of latex | Latex allergy
Products The so-called “morning-after pill” is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets and film-coated tablets. It is also available in pharmacies under medical treatment or after a structured consultation with dispensing documentation. An alternative is the copper IUD (“morning-after coil”). The name “pill” is not correct from a pharmaceutical point of … Morning-After Pill for Contraception
Products Ulipristal acetate was approved in the EU in 2009 and in the United States in 2010 (ellaOne, film-coated tablets). In many countries, ulipristal acetate was registered in late 2012. Since February 1, 2016, the morning-after pill has been available in pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription after a consultation and dispensing documentation (see also under … Ulipristal Acetate
Pregnancy can also be prevented when it is actually already too late – with the morning-after pill. However, it is important to act quickly. The sooner it is taken after unprotected sexual intercourse, the higher the degree of effectiveness. What is the “morning-after pill”? The morning-after pill is a hormone preparation. One or two tablets … Morning-after Pill: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Tamoxifen is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Nolvadex, generic). It was synthesized in 1962 and tested as a contraceptive (“morning-after pill”) but was not suitable for this purpose. It was first used as a breast cancer drug in the early 1970s. It has been approved in many countries since 1976. Structure … Tamoxifen (Nolvadex): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Contraceptive methods Hormonal methods: Oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Three-month injection (Depo-Provera). Contraceptive rod (Implanon) Contraceptive ring (NuvaRing) Contraceptive patch (Evra, Lisvy) “Morning-after pill”: levonorgestrel (NorLevo, generics), ulipristal acetate (ellaOne). Progestogen coil Testosterone for men (not approved) Mechanical methods: Male condoms Condoms for the woman Diaphragms Cervical cap Vaginal douche Chemical methods: Spermicides, such as … Contraceptives
Introduction Many women suffer from sudden pain in the lower abdomen during their menstruation or during their cycle. Often there is also abdominal pain during ovulation. The causes are usually harmless. The pain is often caused by contractions of the uterus during menstruation or ovulation. Particularly sensitive women can feel their ovulation by a sudden … Painful ovaries after menstruation
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Products Oral contraceptives are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and coated tablets. Numerous products with different active ingredients are available from different manufacturers. Structure and properties Oral contraceptives usually contain an estrogen (mainly ethinyl estradiol, sometimes estradiol) and a progestin. Preparations are also available that contain only a progestin (minipill, e.g., desogestrel, … Oral Contraceptives
Products Levonorgestrel is commercially available as the so-called morning-after pill in tablet form (e.g., NorLevo, generics). It is available under a doctor’s care. Since 2002, it may also be sold in pharmacies for emergency contraception after structured professional counseling and dispensing documentation. Levonorgestrel is also contained in other hormonal contraceptives. These are tablets containing ethinyl … Levonorgestrel
Definition and examples The duration of therapy or treatment defines the period of time during which a drug is administered preventively or therapeutically. The shortest duration of therapy occurs with a single dose. This involves a single administration of a drug without repetition. An example of this is the antifungal drug fluconazole for the treatment … Duration of Therapy
