Fampridine

Products Fampridine was approved in the United States in 2010, in the EU in 2011 (2017), and in many countries in 2019 in sustained-release tablet form (Fampyra). In the US, it is referred to as dalfampridine (Ampyra). Structure and properties Fampridine (C5H6N2, Mr = 94.1 g/mol) is a pyridine bearing an amino group at position … Fampridine

Miglitol

Products Miglitol was commercially available in tablet form (Diastabol). It was approved in many countries in 1997 and went out of commerce in 2011. It is still available in some countries. Acarbose (Glucobay) can be used as a possible alternative. Structure and properties Miglitol (C8H17NO5, Mr = 207.2 g/mol) is an analog of glucose and … Miglitol

Migraine Headache

Symptoms Migraine occurs in attacks. It may announce itself up to three days before an attack with various precursors (prodromes). These include, for example: Mood changes Fatigue Hunger Frequent yawning Irritability Aura may occur before the headache phase in up to about one-third of patients: Visual disturbances such as flickering lights, dots or lines, facial … Migraine Headache

Salmeterol

Products Salmeterol is commercially available as metered-dose inhalers and discs (Serevent, Seretide + fluticasone). It has been approved in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Salmeterol (C25H37NO4, Mr = 415.6) is present in the drugs as a racemate and as salmeterol xinafoate, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is structurally … Salmeterol

Salbutamol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Salbutamol is commercially available as a metered-dose inhaler, inhalation solution, diskus, syrup, infusion concentrate, and solution for injection (Ventolin, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1972 and is also known as albuterol in English-speaking countries. Salbutamol is the precursor of salmeterol and vilanterol (all GlaxoSmithKline). Structure and properties Salbutamol (C13H21NO3, Mr … Salbutamol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Propranolol: Effects, Uses & Risks

Propranolol is a beta-blocker. The drug is used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure. What is propranolol? Propranolol is a beta-blocker. The drug is used for the therapy of heart disease and high blood pressure. Propranolol belongs to the group of drugs called beta-blockers. The drug has the property of lowering blood pressure. … Propranolol: Effects, Uses & Risks