Products Drospirenone is commercially available as a fixed combination with ethinyl estradiol for contraception in the form of film-coated tablets (Yasmin, Yasminelle, YAZ, generics, auto-generics). Drospirenone is also used in combination with estradiol for hormone replacement therapy (Angeliq). Bayer’s originals Yasmin, Yasminelle and YAZ will go off the market in many countries in December 2021. … Drospirenone
Symptoms Acne is a collective name for diseases of the sebaceous gland apparatus and hair follicles. The skin disease occurs predominantly puberty. Not all forms require treatment. However, a minority of patients suffer from severe acne, which should be treated in order to avoid long courses of the disease and scars if necessary. Areas of … Acne Treatment
Symptoms Aphthae are usually small, approximately lentil-sized, white to yellow fibrin-covered, flat erosions and ulcerations of the oral mucosa. The marginal region is slightly raised and reddened. Aphthae occur in one or more locations and are particularly painful on contact with acidic or spicy foods. The so-called herpetiform aphthae are smaller and more numerous than … Aphthae
Products Vitamin A is commercially available in the form of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics, among others. Dosage forms include, for example, capsules, tablets, effervescent tablets, syrups and eye ointments. Structure and properties Vitamin A is one of the fat-soluble vitamins and is practically insoluble in water. Vitamin A is the name given to … Vitamin A
Symptoms Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the face that typically affects the cheeks, nose, chin, and central forehead symmetrically (Figure). The skin around the eyes is left out. It occurs more often in people with fair skin and in middle age, but it can occur in any skin type and at any … Rosacea Causes and Treatment
Products Dienogest is commercially available in many countries as a fixed combination with estradiol valerate in tablet form (Qlaira). Furthermore, a monopreparation for endometriosis therapy is available (Visanne, see under Dienogest Endometriosis). The fixed combination with ethinyl estradiol (Valette, generic) was approved in many countries in 2014. Dienogest + estradiol Qlaira has been on the … Dienogest
Products Rufinamide is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an oral suspension (Inovelon). It was approved in the EU in 2007 and in many countries in 2009. The suspension was registered in many countries in 2012. Structure and properties Rufinamide (C10H8F2N4O, Mr = 238.2 g/mol) is a methyl triazole carboxamide. It exists as a … Rufinamide
Products Nitrofurantoin is commercially available in many countries in the form of 100 mg sustained-release capsules (Furadantin retard, Uvamin retard). It has been used medicinally since the early 1950s. Structure and properties Nitrofurantoin (C8H6N4O, Mr = 238.2 g/mol) exists as a yellow crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. It is a nitrated … Nitrofurantoin
Symptoms The possible symptoms and signs of deep vein thrombosis include: Pain or cramping in the legs Swelling (edema), feeling of tension Warmth sensation, overheating Reddish to blue-purple discoloration of the skin Increased visibility of the superficial veins The symptoms are rather nonspecific. Deep vein thrombosis may also be asymptomatic and discovered by chance. A … Deep Vein Thrombosis
Products Frovatriptan is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Menamig). It has been approved in many countries since 2004. Structure and properties Frovatriptan (C14H17N3O, Mr = 243.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as frovatriptan succinate monohydrate, a white powder that is soluble in water. It is an indole derivative and structurally related to … Frovatriptan
Products Cyproterone acetate is commercially available in the form of dragées in combination with ethinyl estradiol (generics). The drug has been approved in many countries since 1987. This article refers to the original Diane-35 and corresponding generics. Other drugs containing cyproterone acetate are available for other indications. Bayer’s original Diane-35 goes off the market in … Cyproterone Acetate
Products The so-called four-period pill Seasonique was approved in many countries in 2016. It has been available in the United States since 2006, and in several European countries since 2015. One pack of Seasonique contains: 84 pink film-coated tablets containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (for 12 weeks). 7 white film-coated tablets with low-dose ethinyl estradiol … Four Period Pill
