Products Rilpivirine has been commercially available in the EU and the United States since 2011 in tablet form (Edurant, combination products). In many countries, rilpivirine was approved in February 2013. Structure and properties Rilpivirine (C22H18N6, Mr = 366.4 g/mol) has a non-nucleoside structure. It is a diarylpyrimidine and is present in drugs as rilpivirine hydrochloride, … Rilpivirine
Products Mebendazole is commercially available in the form of tablets (Vermox). It has been approved in many countries since 1974. Structure and properties Mebendazole (C15H13N3O3, Mr = 295.3 g/mol) is a benzimidazole derivative and a carbamate. It exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Mebendazole (ATC P02CA01) has antihelminthic properties. … Mebendazole
Products Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is contained in numerous medicines and dietary supplements and is commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges and as juice. Many products are combination preparations with other vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Monopreparations include Burgerstein vitamin B6, Benadon and vitamin B6 Streuli. Structure and properties Pyridoxine … Pyridoxine
Products Pyridoxine has been approved in many countries as a monopreparation in tablet form since the 1950s for pregnancy nausea (Benadon, vitamin B6 Streuli). In combination with the antihistamine and antiemetic meclozine, it is registered for nausea and vomiting of any origin and motion sickness (Itinerol B6). It is also combined with doxylamine. Structure and … Pyridoxine against Nausea
Products Hydroxyzine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and as a syrup (Atarax). It has been approved in many countries since 1956. Structure and properties Hydroxyzine (C21H27ClN2O2, Mr = 374.9 g/mol) is a piperazine derivative. It is present in drugs as hydroxyzine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in … Hydroxyzine
Products Levodopa is marketed exclusively as combination products together with a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor (carbidopa or benserazide) or a COMT inhibitor (entacapone). It has been approved in many countries since 1973 and is commercially available in tablet, capsule, suspendable tablet, and sustained-release tablet forms, among others. Structure and properties Levodopa (C9H11NO4, Mr = 197.2 g/mol) … Levodopa: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Levonorgestrel is commercially available as the so-called morning-after pill in tablet form (e.g., NorLevo, generics). It is available under a doctor’s care. Since 2002, it may also be sold in pharmacies for emergency contraception after structured professional counseling and dispensing documentation. Levonorgestrel is also contained in other hormonal contraceptives. These are tablets containing ethinyl … Levonorgestrel
Product Phenytoin is commercially available in tablet, injection, and infusion forms (phenhydane, phenytoin gerot). It has been approved in many countries since 1960. Structure and properties Phenytoin or 5,5-diphenylhydantoin (C15H12N2O2, Mr = 252.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. The sodium salt phenytoin sodium, which is present in … Phenytoin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Naproxen has been approved in many countries since 1975 and is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (e.g., Apranax, Proxen, generics). Other dosage forms such as the suppositories and the juice are no longer available. Drugs with a deep dose have been available over the counter since 1999 (Aleve with 200 mg … Naproxen: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Phenytoin is a drug that is classified in medicine as an anticonvulsant. It is mainly used to treat two different clinical pictures: epilepsy and cardiac arrhythmia. Application With regard to epilepsy, phenytoin is used both for the treatment of acute seizures and for long-term treatment. However, for some years now, phenytoin has been prescribed less … Phenytoin
Phenytoin in pregnancy During pregnancy and lactation caution is advised when using Phenytoin. It should only be used after careful consultation with a physician and an exact risk-benefit analysis. Taking Phenytoin may increase the risk of developing malformations. The effectiveness of certain contraceptives may be limited by Phenytoin. The risk of malformations, such as neural … Phenytoin in pregnancy | Phenytoin
