Zopiclone

Products Zopiclone is commercially available in tablet form (Imovane, auto-generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. In the United States, the pure -enantiomer eszopiclone is also available (Lunesta). Structure and properties Zopiclone (C17H17ClN6O3, Mr = 388.8 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the cyclopyrrolones. It exists as a white to slightly … Zopiclone

Oxazepam: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Oxazepam is commercially available in tablet form (Seresta, Anxiolit). It has been approved in many countries since 1966. Structure and properties Oxazepam (C15H11ClN2O2, Mr = 286.7 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Oxazepam (ATC N05BA04) has antianxiety, sedative, sleep-inducing, anticonvulsant, and muscle … Oxazepam: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Kava

Products In many countries, kava is currently only available in the form of highly diluted homeopathic medicines. For example, Similasan Kava-Kava tablets contain kava in the homeopathic potencies D12, D15 and D30. This remedy no longer contains kava. Mother tinctures and low potencies up to and including D6 may no longer be sold. Previously distributed … Kava

Benzodiazepines Effects and Side Effects

Products Benzodiazepines are commercially available in the form of tablets, melting tablets, capsules, drops, and injectables, among others (selection). Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), the first benzodiazepine, was synthesized in the 1950s by Leo Sternbach at Hoffmann-La Roche and was launched in 1960. The second active ingredient, the well-known diazepam (Valium), was launched in 1962. Numerous other drugs … Benzodiazepines Effects and Side Effects

Suxamethonium Chloride

Products Suxamethonium chloride is commercially available as a solution for injection (lysthenone, succinoline). It was introduced in the 1950s and has been approved in many countries since 1954. Suxamethonium chloride is also known as succinylcholine or succinylcholine chloride, especially in English. In jargon, it is also called Suxi or Sux. Structure and properties Suxamethonium chloride … Suxamethonium Chloride

Dexmedetomidine

Products Dexmedetomidine is commercially available as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Dexdor). It was approved in many countries in 2012. Structure and properties Dexmedetomidine (C13H16N2, Mr = 200.3 g/mol) is an imidazole derivative and the -enantiomer of medetomidine. It is structurally closely related to detomidine and is present in drugs as … Dexmedetomidine

Carisoprodol

Products In many countries, there are no drugs containing carisoprodol on the market. In other countries, it is available in tablet form (Soma, Somadril). It has been approved in the United States since 1959. In 2007, the European Medicines Agency concluded that the benefits of the drug did not outweigh the risks. Structure and properties … Carisoprodol

Cyclobenzaprine

Products Cyclobenzaprine is commercially available in the United States and elsewhere in the form of film-coated tablets. No finished drug products containing cyclobenzaprine are currently registered in many countries. Structure and properties Cyclobenzaprine (C20H21N, Mr = 275.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It … Cyclobenzaprine

Buspiron

Products Buspirone was available in many countries in tablet form (Buspar). It was approved in 1986 and went off the market in 2010. Structure and properties Buspirone (C21H31N5O2, Mr = 385.5 g/mol) is an azapirone, a piperazine and pyrimidine derivative. It is present in drugs as buspirone hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble … Buspiron

Diltiazem Ointment

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

Anxiolytics

Products Anxiolytics are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, and injectable preparations, among others. Structure and properties Anxiolytics are a structurally heterogeneous group. However, the representatives can be divided into different classes. These include, for example, the benzodiazepines or the tricyclic antidepressants. Effects Anxiolytics have antianxiety (anxiolytic) properties. They usually have additional effects, … Anxiolytics