Products Live enterococci strain SF 68 is commercially available in many countries in the form of capsules (Bioflorin). The drug has been approved since 1979. Structure and properties One capsule of the drug contains at least 75 million live enterococci of strain SF 68. The strain is facultative anaerobic, tolerates the low pH of the … Enterococci SF 68
Products Amoxicillin is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, dispersible tablets, as powder or granules for the preparation of a suspension, as an infusion and injection preparation, and as a veterinary drug. In addition to the original Clamoxyl, numerous generics are available today. Amoxicillin was launched in 1972 and has been approved … Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Products Medicinal mushrooms are commercially available, for example, in the form of capsules, tablets and as powders as dietary supplements or as individually prepared mixtures. Also used are the pure ingredients that are extracted, synthetically produced or semi-synthetically modified. These are usually registered as medicinal products. About mushrooms Fungi are a very diverse group of … Medicinal Mushrooms
Symptoms The possible symptoms of shigellosis include: Watery or bloody, mucopurulent diarrhea. Inflammatory colitis (colitis). Dehydration Fever Abdominal pain, cramps Painful urge to defecate Nausea, vomiting The disease often occurs in children and usually lasts about a week. The severity varies and depends on the pathogen. Rarely, severe complications such as colonic perforation and hemolytic … Shigellosis
Products Oligomannate was approved in China in 2019 in the form of capsules (Shanghai Green Valley Pharmaceuticals). The group led by Prof. Geng Meiyu at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica spent more than 20 years on the research. This is the first new oral Alzheimer’s drug since 2003, and another Phase III clinical trial … Oligomannate
Symptoms Possible symptoms include flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle and joint pain, cramps, and nausea and diarrhea. In high-risk groups, a severe course such as with meningitis, encephalitis, blood poisoning and pneumonia is possible. The elderly, immunocompromised, pregnant women and newborns are particularly at risk. During pregnancy, the infection should be avoided if possible, … Listeria
Most common mechanism of action Most drugs bind to a macromolecular target structure called a drug target. These are usually proteins such as receptors, transporters, channels, and enzymes, or nucleic acids. For example, opioids interact with endogenous opioid receptors to relieve pain. Targets can also be exogenous structures. Penicillins inhibit bacterial enzymes responsible for building … Mechanism of Action
Products Some vaginal tablets are commercially available. Also used are vaginal suppositories and vaginal capsules. Structure and properties Vaginal tablets are solid, single-dose preparations intended for vaginal use. In general, they meet the definition of non-coated tablets or film-coated tablets. Detailed information can be found under the relevant articles. Vaginal tablets contain the same excipients, … Vaginal Tablets
Products Vaginal suppositories are commercially available as drugs and medical devices. Listed below are some active ingredients which are administered vaginally: Estrogens: estriol Progestins: progesterone Antifungals: Econazole, ciclopirox Antiparasitics: Metronidazole, Clindamycin Antiseptics: Povidone–iodine, formerly boric acid. Probiotics: Lactobacilli The egg-shaped vaginal suppositories are also called ovules (singular ovulum). Structure and properties Vaginal suppositories are dosage … Vaginal Suppositories
Symptoms The leading symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include: Thin, homogeneous vaginal discharge with a grayish-white color. Unpleasant odor of fish due to the release of volatile amines. It is not accompanied by vaginal inflammation and immune response – therefore it is called vaginosis and not vaginitis. The disease is often asymptomatic. A burning sensation, itching … Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Vaginal flora and vaginal health Vaginal flora or vaginal microflora refers to the natural colonization of the vagina with microorganisms. One of the most important species involved is the lactobacilli, also known as lactic acid bacteria or Döderlein bacteria. Species observed include, for example , , and . They convert glycogen to lactic acid, providing … Vaginal Flora
Symptoms Acute, uncomplicated vaginal mycosis occurs more frequently in women of childbearing age. In contrast, it is rare in girls and postmenopausal women. About 75% of all women contract vaginal mycosis once in their lives. The clinical manifestation varies. Possible symptoms include: Itching and burning (leading symptoms). Inflammation of the vagina and vulva with symptoms … Vaginal Fungus
