Side effects | Sulpiride

Side effects Sulpiride treatment can cause various side effects. The most common side effects are dizziness, headache, dry mouth or excessive saliva production, sweating, palpitations and gastrointestinal problems (nausea, vomiting, constipation). More rarely, sleep disorders, changes in blood pressure, visual disturbances, increase in appetite, increase in prolactin levels with milk secretion from the breast, sexual … Side effects | Sulpiride

Fitness to drive under sulpiride | Sulpiride

Fitness to drive under sulpiride Sulpiride can impair the ability to react. This is especially true in connection with alcohol consumption. Participation in road traffic and the operation of machines requiring a high level of concentration should therefore only be undertaken with absolute caution. All articles in this series: Sulpiride Side effects Fitness to drive … Fitness to drive under sulpiride | Sulpiride

Gestational Diabetes

Symptoms Gestational diabetes is a glucose intolerance that is first discovered during pregnancy and is common, occurring in approximately 1-14% of all pregnancies. Typical symptoms of diabetes mellitus such as thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue may occur, but are considered rare. Nonspecific complaints such as increased susceptibility to urinary tract infections may indicate gestational diabetes. … Gestational Diabetes

Sex after Birth

It is quite normal that some time passes until the first sex after birth. The desire for sexuality initially moves into the background due to the efforts of the birth but also due to physical and hormonal changes. Sexual problems after childbirth are not uncommon and it is thereby important to know when is basically … Sex after Birth

Dopamine Agonists

Products Dopamine agonists are commercially available in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, transdermal patches, and injectables, among others. Structure and properties The first active ingredients, such as bromocriptine (Figure), were derived from ergot alkaloids. These are referred to as ergoline dopamine agonists. Later, agents with a nonergoline structure, such as pramipexole, were also developed. … Dopamine Agonists

Prolactin (Lactotropin) Hormone

Structure and properties Prolactin is a hormone composed of 198 amino acids that is closely related chemically to somatotropin. Synthesis and release Prolactin synthesis occurs primarily in the cells of the anterior pituitary. In addition, prolactin is also produced in the placenta, mammary glands, certain neurons, and T lymphocytes. Prolactin exhibits circadian rhythms in both … Prolactin (Lactotropin) Hormone

Prolactinomas

Symptoms Symptoms depend on sex, age, adenoma size, and prolactin levels. In women, prolactinoma manifests as menstrual irregularities (absence or delay of periods), infertility, and lactation. In men, it results in testosterone deficiency, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, impotence, decreased beard growth, and rarely breast pain and lactation. In children, puberty is additionally delayed. In a … Prolactinomas

Prolactin: Function & Diseases

Prolactin (PRL) is a hormone produced in the lactotropic cells in the anterior pituitary gland. It is especially important during the period of pregnancy and during breastfeeding. Several diseases may be related to prolactin. What is prolactin? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and structure of the endocrine (hormone) system. Click to enlarge. Prolactin, or lactotropic … Prolactin: Function & Diseases

Mineral Corticoids

Formation of mineral corticoids: Among the hormones synthesized in the zona glomerulosa are aldosterone and corticosterone. The output for the production of these hormones is cholesterol via pregnenolone and progesterone. Through further enzymatic changes (hydroxylation, oxidation) the mineral corticosteroids are finally produced. The corticosterone formed is converted to aldosterone. The receptor is located intracellularly, there … Mineral Corticoids

Function | Endorphins

Function Endorphins have analgesic (analgesic) and calming effects, making people less sensitive to stress. They promote hunger, play a part in the production of sex hormones and have a positive effect on deep and peaceful sleep. In addition, the endorphins influence vegetative processes such as body temperature or intestinal motility. A strengthening modulation of the … Function | Endorphins

Endorphins

Introduction Endorphins (endomorphins) are neuropeptides, i.e. proteins produced by nerve cells. The name “endorphin” means “endogenous morphine“, which means the body’s own morphines (painkillers). There are three different types of hormones, whereby beta-endorphins are the best studied: The following description refers to beta-endorphins. Alpha-Endorphins Beta-Endorphins Gamma-Endorphins Education The endorphins are formed in the hypothalamus and … Endorphins