Azilsartan

Products Azilsartan has been approved in the United States and the EU in tablet form since 2011 (Edarbi). In many countries, it was registered in August 2012 as the 8th member of the sartan drug group. In 2014, a fixed combination with chlortalidone was approved (Edarbyclor). Structure Azilsartan (C25H20N4O5, Mr = 456.5 g/mol) is present … Azilsartan

Acesulfame K

Products Acesulfame K is found as an additive in numerous products. It is available as a pure substance in specialty stores. The sweetener was discovered by chance in 1967 by Karl Clauß at Hoechst AG. Structure and properties Acesulfame K (C4H4KNO4S, Mr = 201.2 g/mol) stands for acesulfame potassium, the potassium salt of acesulfame. It … Acesulfame K

Potassium Chlorate

Products Pure potassium chlorate is available in specialized stores. It should not be confused with potassium chloride, which in the past and in alternative medicine was still called Kalium chloratum. Structure and properties Potassium chlorate (KClO3, Mr = 122.55 g/mol) is the potassium salt of chloric acid (HClO3). It exists as a white, crystalline and … Potassium Chlorate

Potassium Citrate

Products Potassium citrate is commercially available in the form of modified-release tablets (Urocit). It has been approved in many countries since 2012. Potassium citrate is also found in salt mixes and foods. This article is related to the prevention of kidney stones. Structure and properties Potassium citrate (C6H5K3O7 – H2O, Mr = 324.4 g/mol) is … Potassium Citrate

Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate

Products Potassium hydrogen carbonate is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in pharmaceuticals as an active ingredient and as an excipient. It is used less frequently than sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda). Structure and properties Potassium hydrogen carbonate (KHCO3, Mr = 100.1 g/mol) is a potassium salt of carbonic … Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate

Clavulanic Acid

Products Clavulanic acid is sold exclusively in combinations with antibiotic amoxicillin. In addition to the original Augmentin, numerous generics are also available. Structure and properties Clavulanic acid (C8H9NO5, Mr = 199.16 g/mol) is present in drugs as potassium clavulanate, the potassium salt of clavulanic acid. Potassium clavulanate is a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is … Clavulanic Acid