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Ajmaline

Products Ajmaline (gilurytmal) is not on the market in many countries. Structure Ajmaline (C20H26N2O2, Mr = 326.4 g/mol) Effects Ajmaline (ATC C01BA05) has antiarrhythmic properties. Indications For the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Propranolol (Hemangioma)

Products Propranolol is approved for the treatment of hemangioma in the form of an oral solution (hemangiol). The drug goes on sale in many countries in November 2014. Structure and properties Propranolol (C16H21NO2, 259.34 g/mol) is present in drugs as propranolol hydrochloride, a white powder that is soluble in water. It is a racemate. Effects … Propranolol (Hemangioma)

Digitoxin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Structure and properties Digitoxin (C41H64O13, Mr = 765 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It occurs naturally in -species as a natural plant constituent. Effects Digitoxin (ATC C01AA04) has positive inotropic, negative chronotropic, negative dromotropic, and positive bathmotropic properties. It has a long half-life of up to 8 days … Digitoxin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Interferon Gamma-1B

Products Interferon gamma is commercially available as a solution for injection (Imukin). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Interferon gamma-1b is a protein consisting of 140 amino acids. It is obtained from a -strain by biotechnological methods. Effects Interferon gamma (ATC L03AB03) has antiviral, antiproliferative, antitumor, and immunostimulatory properties. … Interferon Gamma-1B

Nimesulid

Products Nimesulide is commercially available as tablets and granules (Nisulide, Aulin). It has been approved in many countries since 1991. Nisulide gel is no longer available. Structure and properties Nimesulide (C13H12N2O5S, Mr = 308.3 g/mol) belongs to the sulfonanilide group. It exists as a yellowish crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Nimesulide … Nimesulid

Dithranol

Products Medicines containing dithranol are no longer on the market in many countries. They can be imported from abroad or prepared as extemporaneous preparations in a pharmacy. Corresponding regulations can be found, for example, in the DMS. Dithranol is incorporated into petrolatum and thick kerosene, for example. Structure Dithranol (C14H10O3, Mr = 226.2 g/mol) is … Dithranol

Mometasone Nasal Spray

Products Mometasone nasal spray has been approved in many countries since 1997 (Nasonex, generics). Generic products were approved in 2012 and entered the market in 2013. Mometasone furoate is also used for the treatment of skin conditions and asthma see Mometasone and Mometasone Inhalation. Structure and properties Mometasone (C22H28Cl2O4, Mr = 427.4 g/mol) is present … Mometasone Nasal Spray

Lovastatin

Products Lovastatin is not commercially available in many countries. Structure and properties Lovastatin (C24H36O5, Mr = 404.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is insoluble in water. Effects Lovastatin is lipid-lowering. Indications Dyslipidemia

Etonogestrel

Products Vaginal (contraceptive ring): NuvaRing (+ ethinyl estradiol) see under contraceptive ring. Implanted (plastic rods): Implanon Structure and properties Etonogestrel (3-keto-desogestrel, C22H28O2, Mr = 324.5 g/mol) is the biologically active metabolite of desogestrel (Cerazette), a progestin derived from 19-nortestosterone. Effects The contraceptive effects of etonogestrel (ATC G03AC08) are primarily due to inhibition of ovulation. Indications … Etonogestrel

Flupentixol

Products Flupentixol is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a solution for injection (Fluanxol). A fixed combination with melitracene is also available (Deanxit). The drug has been approved in many countries since 1967. See also under melitracene and flupentixol. Structure and properties Flupentixol (C23H25F3N2OS, Mr = 434.5 g/mol) is a thioxanthene derivative and a … Flupentixol

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Products Amlodipine is commercially available in tablet form (Norvasc, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Amlodipine is also combined fixed with the following agents: Aliskiren, atorvastatin, perindopril, telmisartan, valsartan, olmesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, and indapamide. Structure and properties Amlodipine (C20H25ClN2O5, Mr = 408.9 g/mol) has a chiral center and is a racemate. It … Amlodipine (Norvasc)