Oxcarbazepine

Products Oxcarbazepine is available in the form of film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, and as a suspension and commercially (Trileptal, Apydan extent). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Oxcarbazepine (C15H12N2O2, Mr = 252.3 g/mol) exists as a white to faint orange crystalline powder and is practically insoluble in water. Oxcarbazepine … Oxcarbazepine

Cefaclor

Products Cefaclor is commercially available as sustained-release film-coated tablets and as a suspension (Ceclor). It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Cefaclor monohydrate (C15H14ClN3O4S – H2O, Mr = 385.8) is a white to pale yellow powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a semisynthetic antibiotic and has structural … Cefaclor

Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Symptoms Rhinitis medicamentosa manifests as a stuffy nose with swollen and histologically altered nasal mucosa. Causes It is the result of prolonged use of decongestant nasal medications (sprays, drops, oils, gels) containing active ingredients such as xylometazoline, oxymetazoline, naphazoline, or phenylephrine. Because the nasal mucosa no longer swells on its own and habituation occurs, the … Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Treatment Adherence

Definitions Treatment adherence refers to the extent to which a person’s behavior conforms to the agreed-upon recommendations of a health care professional or therapist. So, for example, with regard to taking medications, following a diet, or adhering to lifestyle changes. The English terms adherence and compliance are often used. Today, the term adherence is in … Treatment Adherence

Litramine

Products Litramine is commercially available in the form of tablets (Fatcontrol Biomed). Litramine is not approved as a drug, but as a medical device. Structure and properties Litramine is a fiber complex of soluble and non-soluble fibers extracted from the leaves of the prickly pear cactus. Effects The insoluble Litramine fibers bind lipids from food … Litramine

Orlistat: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Orlistat is available in many countries in the form of capsules and has been approved since 1998 (Xenical, 120 mg, Roche Pharmaceuticals). In 2009, it was also approved for self-medication after specialist consultation with healthcare professionals without a doctor’s prescription at half the dosage (Alli, 60 mg, GlaxoSmithKline). The generic Xenical drug Orlistat Sandoz … Orlistat: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Symptoms Increasing diffuse thinning of the hair occurs in the area of the middle parting. In this case, unlike androgenetic alopecia in men, not all hair is lost, but the scalp becomes visible over time. Often, a densely hairy strip remains frontally above the forehead. Dense hair is also still found on the sides and … Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Headache

Causes and classification 1. primary, idiopathic headache without underlying disease: Tension headache Migraine Cluster headache Mixed and other, rarer primary forms. 2. secondary headache: the causes of secondary headache as a result of a disease, a particular condition or substances are numerous: head or cervical trauma: Posttraumatic headache Cervical spine acceleration trauma Vascular disorders of … Headache

Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole

Products Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole are commercially available in tablet and syrup form (Bactrim, generics). The drug has been approved in many countries since 1969. The Bactrim syrup is no longer available, but a generic is available (Nopil syrup). The fixed combination of the two active ingredients is also called cotrimoxazole. Structure and properties Trimethoprim (C14H18N4O3, … Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole

Chitosan

Products Chitosan is available in many countries in the form of tablets and capsules. It is not marketed as a drug, but as a medical device or food supplement. Chitosan is also used as a pharmaceutical excipient, for wound dressings and numerous other purposes. This article refers to its use against obesity. Structure and properties … Chitosan

Telogen Effluvium

Symptoms Telogen effluvium is a non-scarring, diffuse hair loss that occurs suddenly. More hairs than usual fall out all over the scalp hair. They are easily pulled out and left behind when brushing, showering or on the pillow. “Telogen” refers to the resting phase of the hair cycle, “effluvium” means increased hair loss see also … Telogen Effluvium

Gestodene

Products Gestodene is marketed in many countries exclusively in combination with ethinyl estradiol in the form of dragées and film-coated tablets as an oral contraceptive (“pill”). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Gestodene (C21H26O2, Mr = 310.4 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish crystalline powder that is practically … Gestodene