Products Antitussives are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, as cough syrups, and drops, among others. Structure and properties Antitussives do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, many are derived from natural opium alkaloids (opioids). Effects Antitussives have cough-irritating (antitussive) properties. They reduce the frequency and intensity of coughing attacks. Their effects … Antitussives
Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies
Definition Drugs today usually contain a defined active pharmaceutical ingredient. However, numerous drugs with two or more active substances also exist. These are called combination drugs or fixed combinations. For example, Aspirin C contains both acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin C. Many blood pressure medications are combination preparations, for example perindopril + indapamide or candesartan + … Combination Products
Products Among the best-known combined flu and cold remedies in many countries are NeoCitran, Pretuval, and Vicks Medinait. In addition, other products exist such as Fluimucil Flu Day & Night. In other countries, different products are commonly used, such as Grippostad in Germany or Theraflu in the United States. Ingredients Typical ingredients include: Sympathomimetics such … Combined Flu and Cold Remedies
Products Pheniramine is contained in combination with other active ingredients in NeoCitran powder, which has been approved in many countries since 1985. Structure and properties Pheniramine (C16H20N2, Mr = 240.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as pheniramine maleate, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. It is a racemate and an alkylamine … Pheniramine
Symptoms Possible symptoms of a cold include: Sore throat Sneezing, cold sniffles, runny nose, later nasal congestion. Feeling sick, fatigue Cough, Acute bronchitis Hoarseness Headache Fever is rare in adults, but is often observed in children Causes The common cold is caused in most cases by rhinoviruses, but numerous other viruses such as parainfluenza viruses, … Cold
Products Chlorphenamine is commercially available as a monopreparation (Arbid N drops) and as a combination preparation (e.g., Fluimucil Flu Day & Night, Solmucalm, Triocaps). The enantiomer dexchlorpheniramine was formerly available in tablet form. Rhinopront is out of commerce. Structure and properties Chlorphenamine (C16H19ClN2, Mr = 274.79 g/mol) is a chlorinated pheniramine and is also known … Chlorphenamine
Products Dexbrompheniramine was included in combination with pseudoephedrine in sustained-release dragées. It was approved in many countries in 1974. Disofrol is out of commerce. Structure and properties Dexbromopheniramine (C16H19BrN2, Mr = 319.2 g/mol) is an enantiomer of brompheniramine. Brompheniramine is brominated pheniramine, which is present in many countries in combination with other active ingredients in … Dexbrompheniramine
