Products Benserazide is commercially available in fixed combination with levodopa in tablet and capsule form (Madopar). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Benserazide (C10H15N3O5, Mr = 257.2 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists as benserazide hydrochloride, a white to yellowish-white or orange-white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in … Benserazide
Products Cathinone is not approved as a drug in many countries and is therefore not commercially available. It is one of the banned narcotics (d). In recent years, there have been increasing reports of synthetic cathinone derivatives (designer drugs) such as mephedrone and MDPV, which were initially sold legally as fertilizer and bath salts. Legislation … Cathinon
Products Sulpiride is commercially available in the form of capsules and tablets (Dogmatil). It has been approved in many countries since 1976. Structure and properties Sulpiride (C15H23N3O4S, Mr = 341.4 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It belongs to the substituted benzamides. Effects Sulpiride … Sulpiride (Dogmatil): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Pure malic acid is available in specialized stores. The name of the acid is derived from Latin (apple), because it was first isolated from apple juice in 1785. Structure and properties Malic acid (C4H6O5, Mr = 134.1 g/mol) is an organic dicarboxylic acid which belongs to the hydroxycarboxylic acids. It exists as a white … Malic Acid
Products Melphalan is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and as an injection/infusion preparation (Alkeran). It has been approved in many countries since 1964. Structure and properties Melphalan (C13H18Cl2N2O2, Mr = 305.2 g/mol) is a phenylalanine derivative of nitrogen-lost. It is practically insoluble in water. It exists as a pure L-enantiomer. The racemate … Melphalan
Products MDA is one of the narcotics and banned substances in many countries. It is not commercially available. MDA was first synthesized in 1910. Structure and properties Methylenedioxyamphetamine (C10H13NO2, Mr = 179.2 g/mol) is a 3,4-methylenedioxy derivative of amphetamine. It is structurally closely related to ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA). Some ecstasy tablets contain MDA instead of … MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)
Products and withdrawal from the market Sibutramine was approved in 1999 and was commercially available in many countries in 10- and 15-mg capsule form (Reductil, Abbott AG). On March 29, 2010, Abbott AG, in consultation with Swissmedic, informed the public that the marketing authorization had been suspended. Since then, sibutramine may no longer be prescribed … Sibutramine
Products In many countries, there are no drugs containing carisoprodol on the market. In other countries, it is available in tablet form (Soma, Somadril). It has been approved in the United States since 1959. In 2007, the European Medicines Agency concluded that the benefits of the drug did not outweigh the risks. Structure and properties … Carisoprodol
Products Carprofen is commercially available in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, and as a solution for injection. It has been approved in many countries since 1998. Structure and properties Carprofen (C15H12ClNO2, Mr = 273.7 g/mol) is an arylpropionic acid derivative. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Carprofen … Carprofen
Products Carteolol is available in the form of extended-release eye drops (Arteoptic LA). Carteolol has been approved in many countries since 1984. Arteopilo, the combination with pilocarpine, is no longer marketed in many countries. Structure and properties Carteolol (C16H24N2O3, Mr = 292.4 g/mol) is a dihydroquinolinone and a racemate. It is present in drugs as … Carteolol
Products Carvedilol is commercially available in tablet form (Dilatrend, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1995. Carvedilol is also combined with ivabradine fixed (Carivalan). Structure and properties Carvedilol (C24H26N2O4, Mr = 406.5 g/mol) is a racemate, with both enantiomers participating in the pharmacological effects. It exists as a white crystalline powder that … Carvedilol
Products Cyclopentolate is commercially available in the form of eye drops (cyclogyl). It has been approved in many countries since 1968. Structure and properties Cyclopentolate (C17H25NO3, Mr = 291.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as cyclopentolate hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder. It is a racemate and a derivative of atropine, which is used for the … Cyclopentolate
