What are wraps, compresses and overlays? Wraps and poultices are two different terms for one and the same treatment method: the complete wrapping of the body or a part of it, usually with a healing substance (curd, medicinal herbs, etc.). Commonly used wraps are for example: Neck wrap Shoulder wrap Chest wrap Pulse wrap Foot … Compresses and Poultices: Production and Application
Products Oxcarbazepine is available in the form of film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, and as a suspension and commercially (Trileptal, Apydan extent). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Oxcarbazepine (C15H12N2O2, Mr = 252.3 g/mol) exists as a white to faint orange crystalline powder and is practically insoluble in water. Oxcarbazepine … Oxcarbazepine
Products Bisoprolol is commercially available in film-coated tablet form as a monopreparation (Concor, generic) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Concor plus, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. In 2016, a fixed combination with perindopril was approved (Cosyrel). Structure and properties Bisoprolol (C18H31NO4, Mr = 325.4 g/mol) is present in … Bisoprolol Effects and Side Effects
Products Dextromethorphan is available in the form of tablets, lozenges, sustained-release capsules, syrup, and drops, among others (in many countries, for example, Bexin, Calmerphan, Calmesin, Pulmofor, combination preparations). The first drugs came on the market in the 1950s. Structure and properties Dextromethorphan (C18H25NO, Mr = 271.4 g/mol) was developed as an analog of codeine and … Dextromethorphan
Products Butamirate is commercially available as a syrup, drops, and depot tablets (e.g., NeoCitran cough suppressant, formerly Sinecod). It has been approved in many countries since 1965. Structure and properties Butamirate (C18H29NO3, Mr = 307.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as butamirate dihydrogen citrate. It has structural similarities to the antitussive butetamate. Butamirate is not … Butamirate
Products Dapsone is approved in Germany in tablet form (Dapsone-Fatol). In the USA, it is additionally on the market as a gel for the treatment of acne (Aczone). No preparations are currently registered in many countries. Structure and properties Dapsone or 4,4′-diaminodiphenylsulfone (C12H12N2O2S, Mr = 248.3 g/mol) is a sulfone and aniline derivative with structural … Dapsone
Products No drugs containing cetrimonium chloride are currently registered in many countries. Effects Cetrimonium chloride has antiseptic properties…. Indications As a surface disinfectant.
Products Isoxsuprin is commercially available as a solution for injection for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Isoxsuprine (C18H24ClNO3, Mr = 337.8 g/mol) Effects Isoxsuprine (ATCvet QC04AA01) relaxes uterine smooth muscle. Indications Uterine muscle relaxation in cattle, sheep, goats, and swine.
Products Brinzolamide is form of eye drops commercially available (Azopt) and approved in many countries since 1991. Generic versions were released in 2015. Brinzolamide has also been available in a fixed combination with timolol since 2009 (Azarga). In 2015, a fixed combination with brimonidine was approved; see brinzolamide brimonidine (Simbrinza). Structure and properties Brinzolamide (C12H21N3O5S3, … Brinzolamide
Products Cortisone Ciba (out of trade) Structure and properties Cortisone acetate (C23H30O6, Mr = 402.5 g/mol) Effects, indications See under glucocorticoids
Products Hexetidine is commercially available as a solution and spray and has been approved in many countries since 1966 (original: Hextril; Drossadin). Furthermore, vaginal tablets are also available (Vagi-Hex). This article refers to use in the mouth and throat. Structure and properties Hexetidine (C21H45N3, Mr = 339.6 g/mol) exists as a colorless to faint yellow … Hexetidine
Products Letermovir was approved in the United States in 2017 and in the EU and many countries in 2018 in tablet form and as an intravenous solution for injection (Prevymis). Structure and properties Letermovir (C29H28F4N4O4, Mr = 572.6 g/mol) Effects Letermovir (ATC J05AX18) has antiviral properties. The effects are due to inhibition of the CMV … Letermovir
