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Tacrolimus (Protopic, Prograf): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Tacrolimus is commercially available in the form of capsules, sustained-release capsules, sustained-release tablets, as a concentrated solution for infusion, as granules, and as an ointment (Prograf, generic, Advagraf, Protopic, generic, Modigraf). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. This article refers to oral use; see also Topical Tacrolimus (Protopic Ointment). Structure and … Tacrolimus (Protopic, Prograf): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Lindane

Products Jacutin gel and emulsion are no longer commercially available. Alternatives for the treatment of scabies and head lice: see corresponding indications. In Germany, the “Jacutin Pedicul Fluid” is on the market. However, it contains dimeticone and not lindane. Structure and properties Lindane or 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (C6H6Cl6, Mr = 290.83 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder … Lindane

Blue Monkshood

Products Preparations of aconite are mainly found in homeopathic, anthroposophic and other alternative medicines. Various dosage forms are available, such as globules, oils, drops, ear drops and ampoules. Stem plant Blue monkshood L. from the Ranunculaceae family is native to the Alps, among other places. The photos were taken in the botanical garden Brüglingen, in … Blue Monkshood

Ethambutol

Products Ethambutol is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Myambutol, combination products). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Ethambutol (C10H24N2O2, Mr = 204.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as ethambutol dihydrochloride, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Ethambutol (ATC J04AK02) has … Ethambutol

Kanamycin

Products Kanamycin is marketed in many countries exclusively as a veterinary drug and in combination preparations in the form of a suspension (Kanamastine, Ubrolexin). It has been approved since 1989. In other countries, kanamycin eye drops and ointments are available for human use. Structure and properties Kanamycin is present in drugs as kanamycin monosulfate (C18H38N4O15S … Kanamycin

Phencyclidine

Products Phencyclidine is not commercially available in many countries. Legally, it is one of the more tightly controlled narcotics and is subject to the relevant legislation. However, it is not a banned substance. Phencyclidine is also illegally manufactured and trafficked. Structure and properties Phencyclidine (C17H25N, Mr = 243.4 g/mol) is a phenylcyclohexylpiperidine. It was originally … Phencyclidine

Clioquinol

Products Clioquinol was available in many countries in combination with the glucocorticoid betamethasone as a cream or ointment (Betnovate-C). It was also formerly contained in Quadriderm (out of trade) and marketed under the name Vioform. In Germany, Linola Sept is approved as a monopreparation. Magistral formulations are commonly used in dermatology. The DMS contains some … Clioquinol