Products Zinc is found in numerous pharmaceutical products. This article refers to peroral administration, for example, in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, and effervescent tablets. Zinc should not be confused with tin. Structure and properties Zinc (Zn) is a chemical element with an atomic number of 20 that exists as a brittle, blue-silver … Zinc
Symptoms Classic cat scratch disease first manifests as a red papule or pustule at the site where the cat scratched or bit. Soon, local lymphadenitis (inflammation and swelling of the lymph nodes) occurs on the side of the body with the injury, often on the armpit or neck. Children and adolescents are particularly affected. Other … Cat Scratch Disease
Symptoms Drug-induced prolongation of the QT interval can rarely lead to severe arrhythmias. This is polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, known as torsade de pointes arrhythmia. It can be seen on the ECG as a wave-like structure. Due to the dysfunction, the heart cannot maintain blood pressure and can only pump insufficient blood and oxygen to the … Prolongation of the QT Interval
Products Enoxacin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Enoxor). The drug is not registered in many countries. Structure and properties Enoxacin (C15H17FN4O3, Mr = 320.3 g/mol) is a fluoroquinolone. Effects Enoxacin (ATC J01MA04) has bactericidal properties. The effects are due to inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase. Indications For the treatment of infections … Enoxacin
Products Enrofloxacin is commercially available as a solution, solution for injection, and tablets. It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Structure and properties Enrofloxacin (C19H22FN3O3, Mr = 359.4 g/mol) Effects Enrofloxacin (ATCvet QJ01MA90) has bactericidal properties. Indications Bacterial infectious diseases in numerous animals.
Products Nadifloxacin is commercially available as a cream (Nadixa). The drug is not registered in many countries. It has been approved in Japan since 1993 and in Germany since 2000. Structure and properties Nadifloxacin (C19H21FN2O4, Mr = 360.4 g/mol) is a 3rd generation fluoroquinolone. The figure shows the more active -nadifloxacin; the cream contains the … Nadifloxacin
Products Antacids are commercially available in the form of lozenges, chewable tablets, as a powder, and as a gel (suspension) for oral use, among others. Well-known brands in many countries include Rennie, Alucol, and Riopan. The first medicines were developed as early as the 19th century. Structure and properties The drugs contain active ingredients that … Antacids to Neutralise Stomach Acid
Products Ofloxacin is commercially available as eye drops, eye ointment (Floxal, Floxal UD), tablets, and solution for injection (Tarivid). The active ingredient was approved in many countries in 1987, and the ophthalmic agents in 1992. The enantiomer levofloxacin is also on the market (Tavanic, generics). This article refers to ocular use. Structure and properties Ofloxacin … Ofloxacin
Symptoms In men, gonorrhea manifests mainly as inflammation of the urethra (urethritis) with pain, discomfort during urination, and purulent discharge. Rarely, the epididymis may also be involved, resulting in testicular pain and swelling. The infection may be complicated by involvement of other urogenital structures. In women, the pathogen usually triggers inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) … Gonorrhea Infection
Products Moxifloxacin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, as an infusion solution, and eye drops (Avalox, Vigamox eye drops). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Generic versions of the tablets went on sale in 2014. This article refers to oral administration; see also moxifloxacin eye drops. Structure and properties … Moxifloxacin
Products Moxifloxacin eye drops have been approved in many countries since 2008 (Vigamox). Moxifloxacin is also available in tablet form and as an infusion solution; see Moxifloxacin. Generic versions of the eye drops are registered. Structure and properties Moxifloxacin (C21H24FN3O4, Mr = 401.4 g/mol) is present in the eye drops as moxifloxacin hydrochloride, a slightly … Moxifloxacin Eye Drops
Background The iron content of an adult is about 3 to 4 g. In women, the value is somewhat lower than in men. About two-thirds is bound to heme as so-called functional iron, is present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and in enzymes, and is essential for oxygen supply and metabolism. One-third is found in the iron … Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment
