Sugar Addiction

Symptoms People with sugar addiction are dependent on foods high in sugar and exhibit daily and uncontrolled consumption. Sugar addiction can manifest as dependence, tolerance, binge eating, craving, and withdrawal symptoms. Sugary foods are also consumed as sedatives, for stress relief, fatigue, tension and mood disorders. Possible negative consequences include tooth decay, gum problems, mood … Sugar Addiction

Dihydrocodeine

Products Dihydrocodeine is commercially available as sustained-release tablets, drops, and syrup (Codicontin, Paracodin, Escotussin, Macatussin Syrup). It has been approved in many countries since 1957. Structure and properties Dihydrocodeine (C18H23NO3, Mr = 301.4 g/mol) is a hydrogenated derivative of codeine. It is present in drugs as dihydrocodeine thiocyanate, dihydrocodeine hydrochloride, or dihydrocodeine tartrate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate … Dihydrocodeine

Slimming Products

Effects Antiadiposita differ in their effects. They inhibit appetite or increase satiety, reduce the absorption of food components in the intestine or promote their utilization, increase energy metabolism and degrading metabolic processes. The ideal slimming agent would enable rapid, high and stable weight loss and at the same time be very well tolerated and applicable … Slimming Products

Carfentanil

Products In many countries, no drugs containing carfentanil are on the market. The active ingredient is used in veterinary medicine (Wildnil). Legally, it belongs to narcotics. Structure and properties Carfentanil (C24H30N2O3, Mr = 394.5 g/mol) is structurally closely related to fentanyl, being 4-methoxycarbonylfentanyl. Carfentanil citrate is present in pharmaceuticals. The active ingredient was developed at … Carfentanil

Tramadol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Tramadol is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, melting tablets, drops, effervescent tablets, suppositories, and as a solution for injection. (Tramal, generic). Fixed combinations with acetaminophen are also available (Zaldiar, generic). Tramadol was developed by Grünenthal in Germany in 1962 and has been approved in many countries since 1977 and in the … Tramadol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Alfentanil

Products Alfentanil is commercially available as a solution for injection (Rapifen). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Alfentanil (C21H32N6O3, Mr = 416.5 g/mol) is a 4-anilidopiperidine and a tetrazole derivative. It is present in the drug as alfentanil hydrochloride, a white powder that is readily soluble in water. The … Alfentanil

Opium Poppy

Products Medicinal products containing preparations of opium, such as the opium tincture or an opium extract, are used less frequently. In contrast, the pure alkaloids such as morphine and codeine and related opioids are very commonly used medicinally, especially in pain management. Opium and the opioids are subject to narcotics laws. Stem plant The opium … Opium Poppy

Emergency Medication for Self-Treatment

Definition Emergency medications for self-treatment are drugs that are administered in a medical emergency by patients themselves, their relatives, or other instructed persons. They allow rapid and adequate drug therapy of severe to life-threatening conditions without the need for a health care professional to be present. As a rule, the patient should seek medical treatment … Emergency Medication for Self-Treatment

Interactions

Definition When two or more drugs are combined, they may affect each other. This is especially true with regard to their pharmacokinetics (ADME) and effects and adverse effects (pharmacodynamics). This phenomenon is called interaction and drug-drug interaction. Interactions are usually undesirable because they can lead to, for example, loss of efficacy, side effects, poisoning, hospitalization, … Interactions

Nalmefene

Products Nalmefene is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Selincro). It was registered in many countries in 2014. Structure and properties Nalmefene (C21H25NO3, Mr = 339.4 g/mol) is structurally closely related to naltrexone, from which it is derived. In the drug product, it is present as nalmefene hydrochloride and dihydrate, a white crystalline … Nalmefene

Naloxegol

Products Naloxegol is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Moventig, USA: Movantik). It was approved in many countries in 2015. Structure and properties Naloxegol (C34H53NO11, Mr = 651.8 g/mol) is a pegylated derivative of naloxone. It exists as naloxegoloxalate, a white powder that is highly soluble in water. Effects Naloxegol (ATC A06AH03) is … Naloxegol

Methylnaltrexone

Products Methylnaltrexone is commercially available as a solution for injection (Relistor). It has been approved in many countries since 2009. Structure and properties Methylnaltrexone (C21H26NO4, Mr = 356.4 g/mol) is an -methylated naltrexone. It is present in drugs as methylnaltrexone bromide. Effects Methylnaltrexone (ATC A06AH01) counteracts constipation caused by opioids. The effects are due to … Methylnaltrexone