Dihydropyridine

Products Dihydropyridines are commercially available in many countries in the form of film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and injectables. Nifedipine from Bayer (Adalat) was the first active ingredient from this group to enter the market in the mid-1970s. Today, amlodipine (Norvasc, generics) is most commonly prescribed. Structure and properties The name 1,4-dihydropyridines is derived from … Dihydropyridine

Adderall

Products Adderall is commercially available in the United States in the form of tablets and sustained-release capsules (Adderall, Adderall XR). It is not registered in many countries, but related products are available. The name is derived from the abbreviation ADD (attention deficit disorder, ADHD). Structure and properties Adderall contains a mixture of the following four … Adderall

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Products Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commercially available in many countries in the form of film-coated tablets, MUPS tablets, capsules, as granules for preparation of an oral suspension, and as injectable and infusion preparations. The first active ingredient from this group to be approved in many countries was omeprazole (Antra, Losec), developed by Astra in … Proton Pump Inhibitors

Dexamphetamine

Products Dexamphetamine was reapproved in many countries in 2020 in tablet form (Attentin). Dexamine tablets (5 mg, Streuli) are no longer available. Also available is the prodrug lisdexamphetamine (Elvanse). Drugs containing dexamphetamine are also prepared as an extemporaneous prescription in a pharmacy or ordered by pharmacies from specialized service providers. Dexamphetamine is a narcotic and … Dexamphetamine

Levofloxacin

Products Levofloxacin is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an infusion solution (Tavanic, generic). It was approved in many countries in 1998. Generics came on the market in 2011. In 2018, a solution for a nebulizer was registered (Quinsair). The racemate ofloxacin is available as tablets (Tarivid), eye drops, and eye ointment (Floxal). Structure … Levofloxacin

Levomethadone

Products Levomethadone was approved in many countries in 2014 as an oral solution (L-polamidone). It was available earlier in Germany. Structure and properties Levomethadone (C21H27NO, Mr = 309.4 g/mol) is present in the drug as levomethadone hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It is the active -enantiomer of the racemate methadone, … Levomethadone