Loratadine

Products Loratadine is commercially available in tablet form (Claritine, Claritine Pollen, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1991. The active metabolite desloratadine is also available (Aerius, generics). Structure and properties Loratadine (C22H23ClN2O2, Mr = 382.9 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a prodrug … Loratadine

Dabigatran

Products Dabigatran is commercially available in capsule form (Pradaxa). It has been approved in many countries since 2012. It was first approved in 2008. Structure and properties Dabigatran (C25H25N7O3, Mr = 471.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as mesilate and in the form of the prodrug dabigatran etexilate, which is metabolized in the organism by … Dabigatran

Mephedrone

Products Mephedrone has long been legally available in many countries and sold, for example, over the Internet as a plant and cactus fertilizer because it is a nitrogen compound (“The Best for Your Succulents”). E-commerce has played a major role in its distribution. It was also available in clubs and hemp stores. As of December … Mephedrone

Ramucirumab

Products Ramucirumab is commercially available as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Cyramza). It was approved in many countries in 2015. Structure and properties Ramucirumab is a human IgG1 monoclonal antibody with a molecular mass of 147 kDa that binds to the extracellular domain of VEGFR-2. Ramucirumab is produced by biotechnological methods. … Ramucirumab

Nebilet®

Nebilet® is a prescription drug from the group of so-called “beta-blockers”. This group is used to treat various diseases of the cardiovascular system, but especially high blood pressure and chronic cardiac insufficiency. The active ingredient contained in Nebilet® is called nebivolol. This is a beta-blocker of the 3rd generation, i.e. a relatively young group in … Nebilet®

Area of application and contraindications | Nebilet®

Area of application and contraindications Nebilet® is mainly used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chronic heart failure. Nebilet® is not the first choice here, but is given in the event of intolerance to alternative drugs or in addition to them. Diseases that prohibit treatment with Nebilet®: 1. diabetes mellitusCaution is advised with … Area of application and contraindications | Nebilet®

Signs of a brain tumor

Proliferations of the brain or meninges are collectively referred to as brain tumors. The tumor can be either good or malignant. Benign tumors in the brain grow rather slowly and usually remain clearly contoured, i.e. they can be easily distinguished and recognized from the surrounding brain tissue. In contrast, malignant tumors are characterized by rapid … Signs of a brain tumor

History | Signs of a brain tumor

History The course of a brain tumor depends primarily on whether it is a benign or malignant tumor. Slow-growing benign tumors cause symptoms at a very late stage and can often be removed before they become malignant. By contrast, malignant, aggressive tumors become symptomatic much earlier. Depending on which symptoms occur, the disease progresses better … History | Signs of a brain tumor

Nosebleeds

Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Epistaxis Introduction Almost every person has had a nosebleed (epistaxis) at some point in their life. Be it after a strong blowing or a violent impact on the nose. The causes of nosebleeds are manifold. Frequency and amount of blood can give an indication of the cause. In most … Nosebleeds

Diagnosis | Nosebleeds

Diagnosis Anyone who frequently suffers from nosebleeds should consult a doctor. Go to your family doctor or a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine. In advance, your doctor will ask you a few questions about the frequency and triggering circumstances of your nosebleed. He will take an interest in your lifestyle, i.e. exercise, diet … Diagnosis | Nosebleeds