Oxazolidinones

Effects Oxazolidinones have antibacterial activity against aerobic Gram-positive bacteria and anaerobic microorganisms. They bind to bacterial ribosomes and prevent the formation of a functional 70S initiation complex, and thus an essential step during the translation process. Indications For the treatment of bacterial infectious diseases. Active ingredients Linezolid (Zyvoxide) Tedizolid (Sivextro)

Rivaroxaban

Products Rivaroxaban is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Xarelto, Xarelto vascular). It was approved in 2008 as the first agent in the direct factor Xa inhibitor group. Low-dose Xarelto vascular, 2.5 mg, was registered in many countries in 2019. Structure and properties Rivaroxaban (C19H18ClN3O5S, Mr = 435.9 g/mol) is a pure -enantiomer … Rivaroxaban

Mechanism of Action

Most common mechanism of action Most drugs bind to a macromolecular target structure called a drug target. These are usually proteins such as receptors, transporters, channels, and enzymes, or nucleic acids. For example, opioids interact with endogenous opioid receptors to relieve pain. Targets can also be exogenous structures. Penicillins inhibit bacterial enzymes responsible for building … Mechanism of Action

Linezolid

Products Linezolid is commercially available as an infusion solution, in the form of film-coated tablets, and as granules for preparation of a suspension (Zyvoxid, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Linezolid (C16H20FN3O4, Mr = 337.3 g/mol) was the first agent developed from the oxazolidinone group. It is structurally … Linezolid

Antithrombotics

Effects Antithrombotic Anticoagulant Fibrinolytic Active ingredients Salicylates: Acetylsalicylic acid 100 mg (Aspirin Cardio). P2Y12 antagonists: Clopidogrel (Plavix, generics). Prasugrel (Efient) Ticagrelor (Brilique) GP IIb/IIIa antagonists: Abciximab (ReoPro) Eptifibatide (Integrilin) Tirofiban (Aggrastat) PAR-1 antagonists: Vorapaxar (Zontivity) Vitamin K antagonists (coumarins): Phenprocoumon (Marcoumar). Acenocoumarol (Sintrom) Not on sale in many countries: dicoumarol, warfarin. Heparins: Heparin sodium Heparin-Calcium … Antithrombotics

Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a bruise (technical term: hematoma) include swelling, pain, inflammation, and discoloration of the skin that changes (red, blue, purple, green, yellow, brown) during the healing process. This text refers to simple and small-surface complaints that can be considered for self-medication. Causes The cause of a hematoma is blood leaking from injured … Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Andexanet Alfa

Products Andexanet alfa was approved in the United States in 2018, in the EU in 2019, and in many countries in 2020 as a powder for the preparation of an infusion solution (Ondexxya). Structure and properties Andexanet alfa is a recombinant, modified, and enzymatically inactive factor Xa. The drug is produced by biotechnological methods. Effects … Andexanet Alfa

Apixaban

Products Apixaban has been approved in many countries since 2011 in the form of film-coated tablets (Eliquis). Structure and properties Apixaban (C25H25N5O4, Mr = 460.0 g/mol) was developed starting from razaxaban. It is an oxopiperidine and pyrazole derivative. Effects Apixaban (ATC B01AF02) has antithrombotic properties. It is an oral, direct, potent, selective, and reversible inhibitor … Apixaban

DOAK

Products Direct oral anticoagulants (abbreviation: DOAKs) are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and capsules. By definition, they are oral drugs. Some representatives of the corresponding drug groups are also available as infusion preparations. Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and dabigatran (Pradaxa) were the first active ingredients to be approved in 2008. The DOAKs were developed … DOAK

Dabigatran

Products Dabigatran is commercially available in capsule form (Pradaxa). It has been approved in many countries since 2012. It was first approved in 2008. Structure and properties Dabigatran (C25H25N7O3, Mr = 471.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as mesilate and in the form of the prodrug dabigatran etexilate, which is metabolized in the organism by … Dabigatran

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Symptoms The possible symptoms and signs of deep vein thrombosis include: Pain or cramping in the legs Swelling (edema), feeling of tension Warmth sensation, overheating Reddish to blue-purple discoloration of the skin Increased visibility of the superficial veins The symptoms are rather nonspecific. Deep vein thrombosis may also be asymptomatic and discovered by chance. A … Deep Vein Thrombosis

Factor Xa Inhibitors

Products Direct factor Xa inhibitors are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and capsules. In 2008, rivaroxaban (Xarelto) was the first agent in this group to be approved in many countries and in the EU. Today, there are other drugs on the market, which are listed below. Like thrombin inhibitors, these active ingredients … Factor Xa Inhibitors