Benfotiamine

Products Benfotiamine is commercially available in Germany in the form of film-coated tablets, among others. It is usually combined fixed with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). In many countries, benfotiamine is not registered. Structure and properties Benfotiamine (C19H23N4O6PS, Mr = 466.4 g/mol) is a lipophilic prodrug of thiamine (vitamin B1). It is dephosphorylated in the intestine to … Benfotiamine

Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting

Products Antiemetics are commercially available in the form of tablets, as melting tablets, as solutions (drops), and injectables, among others. They are also administered as suppositories because peroral administration is not possible. In many countries, the best-known antiemetics include domperidone (Motilium, generic) and meclozine, which, along with caffeine and pyridoxine, is contained in Itinerol B6. … Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting

Telogen Effluvium

Symptoms Telogen effluvium is a non-scarring, diffuse hair loss that occurs suddenly. More hairs than usual fall out all over the scalp hair. They are easily pulled out and left behind when brushing, showering or on the pillow. “Telogen” refers to the resting phase of the hair cycle, “effluvium” means increased hair loss see also … Telogen Effluvium

Vitamins Role in the Body

Products Vitamins are commercially available in the form of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics, and foods, among others. Available dosage forms include, for example, tablets, effervescent tablets, syrups, direct granules and injectables. Vitamins are also combined with other active ingredients and, in particular, with minerals and trace elements in a fixed manner. The name … Vitamins Role in the Body

Motion Sickness

Symptoms The preliminary stages are fatigue, yawning, difficulty concentrating, headache, mood swings, lethargy, and an increased need for sleep. The actual motion sickness manifests itself acutely in symptoms such as cold sweat, pallor, pale complexion, sensations of warmth and cold, faintness, hyperventilation, rapid pulse rate, low blood pressure, salivation, nausea, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Triggers … Motion Sickness

Combination Products

Definition Drugs today usually contain a defined active pharmaceutical ingredient. However, numerous drugs with two or more active substances also exist. These are called combination drugs or fixed combinations. For example, Aspirin C contains both acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin C. Many blood pressure medications are combination preparations, for example perindopril + indapamide or candesartan + … Combination Products

Pregnancy Vomiting

Symptoms Complaints include nausea and/or vomiting, which in a minority occur only in the morning, and in the majority also during the day. Because of throat irritation, additional throat clearing and coughing are often observed and, in a severe course, tightening of the rib muscles. Course For most pregnant women, normal, self-limiting symptoms with no … Pregnancy Vomiting

Vitamin B Complex Health Benefits

Products The vitamin B complex is, among other things, in the form of tablets, capsules and effervescent tablets from various suppliers as medicines as well as dietary supplements on the market (eg, Becozym forte, Berocca, Burgerstein B-complex). Many multivitamin preparations also contain the B vitamins. Many B vitamins were discovered in the 1930s. At that … Vitamin B Complex Health Benefits

Meclozin

Products Meclozine is marketed as a fixed combination with caffeine and the vitamin pyridoxine in the form of capsules and suppositories (Itinerol B6). It has been approved in many countries since 1953. In some countries, the active ingredient is also called. Itinerol dragées went out of commerce in 2015. Structure and properties Meclozine (C25H27ClN2, Mr … Meclozin

Cisplatin

Products Cisplatin is available as an infusion concentrate. Several generic products are available in many countries. Platinol is out of commerce. Structure and properties Cisplatin (PtCl2(NH3)2, Mr = 300.1 g/mol) or -diammine dichloroplatinum(II) exists as a yellow powder or as orange-yellow crystals and is sparingly soluble in water. It is an inorganic heavy metal complex … Cisplatin

Hair Anatomy and Physiology

Hair anatomy and physiology Hairs are horny filaments formed by test tube-shaped invaginations of the epidermis. The portion protruding obliquely from the skin is called the hair shaft. Inserted into the skin and extending to the subcutis is the so-called hair follicle. The hair also includes the sebaceous glands, which open into the hair funnel, … Hair Anatomy and Physiology

Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin

to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Riboflavin is also found in vegetable and animal products, especially in large quantities in milk and dairy products. Its structure is characterized by a tricyclic (consisting of three rings) isoalloxacin ring to which a ribitol residue is attached. Furthermore, vitamin B2 is in: broccoli, asparagus, spinach eggs and wholemeal … Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin