Symptoms The main symptoms are diarrhea with watery stools, cramps in the lower abdomen, and flushing, which is seizure-like severe facial redness or purplishness, although the neck or legs may also be affected. The untreated or undiagnosed disease can lead to valvular heart defect, telangiectasias, and pellagra (vitamin B2 deficiency). Causes Carcinoid syndrome is based … Carcinoid Syndrome
Products In many countries, various multivitamin preparations are on the market in the form of tablets and capsules that are specifically adapted to the needs of pregnant women. While some are approved as medicines and are covered by basic insurance, others are sold as dietary supplements and are not mandatorily covered by insurance. A selection: … Multivitamin Supplements in Pregnancy
Symptoms Within minutes to hours or days, a red and itchy to burning rash appears after exposure to UV radiation (sunlight, solarium). It manifests itself in numerous forms, including papules, vesicles, papulovesicles, small blisters, as eczema or plaque, and is therefore called polymorphic. However, the same expression is usually observed in individual patients. Most affected … Polymorphous Light Dermatosis
Products Vitamins are commercially available in the form of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics, and foods, among others. Available dosage forms include, for example, tablets, effervescent tablets, syrups, direct granules and injectables. Vitamins are also combined with other active ingredients and, in particular, with minerals and trace elements in a fixed manner. The name … Vitamins Role in the Body
Products Nicethamide is contained in Gly-Coramine lozenges in many countries, which also contain glucose (dextrose). It was synthesized in Ciba laboratories in 1924. In 2010, Gly-Coarmine was sold by Novartis to Hänseler AG in many countries. Structure and properties Nicethamide or -diethylpyridine-3-carboxamide (C10H14N2O, Mr = 178.2 g/mol) is a derivative of nicotinamide, the amide of … Nicethamide
Products Nicorandil is commercially available in tablet form (Dancor). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Nicorandil (C8H9N3O4, Mr = 211.2 g/mol), like nitroglycerin, is an organic nitrate. It is a combination of the vitamin nicotinamide with an ethyl nitrate. Effects Nicorandil (ATC C01DX16) has vasodilator, antihypertensive, and cardioprotective properties. … Nicorandil
Products Nicotinic acid was commercially available in the form of modified-release tablets as a fixed combination with laropiprant (Tredaptive, 1000 mg/20 mg). The combination was approved in many countries in 2009, replacing earlier monopreparations such as Niaspan. The drug was withdrawn from the market on January 31, 2013. Structure and properties Nicotinic acid (C5H5NO2, Mr … Nicotinic Acid
Products The vitamin B complex is, among other things, in the form of tablets, capsules and effervescent tablets from various suppliers as medicines as well as dietary supplements on the market (eg, Becozym forte, Berocca, Burgerstein B-complex). Many multivitamin preparations also contain the B vitamins. Many B vitamins were discovered in the 1930s. At that … Vitamin B Complex Health Benefits
Products Pyrazinamide is commercially available in tablet form (Pyrazinamide Labatec, combination products). It was first used in the 1950s for the treatment of tuberculosis. Structure and properties Pyrazinamide (C5H5N3O, Mr = 123.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a 1,4-pyrazine and an amide. Pyrazinamide is an … Pyrazinamide
