Products Many drugs are available in the form of suppositories. The most commonly administered in the office are acetaminophen suppositories for the treatment of fever and pain in infants and children (photo, click to enlarge). Definition Suppositories are single-dose medicinal preparations with a solid consistency. They usually have an elongated, torpedo-like shape and a smooth … Suppositories (Suppositories)
Tips The composition is individual and depends on the people in the household. Consider special patient groups and their needs: Babies, children, pregnant women, elderly (contraindications, interactions). Check expiration dates annually, return expired remedies to the pharmacy. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature, closed and dry (not in the bathroom where … Home Pharmacy
Products Dimethyl sulfoxide is approved as a drug in many countries and is sold exclusively in combination with other active ingredients. They are sprays, gels and creams. DMSO ointment 50% is produced in pharmacies. The pure substance is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Medicines for ingestion are not released. The metabolite MSM is available as … Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)
Products Nutella is available in grocery stores. The spread was invented by Italian Pietro Ferrero in the 1940s. At first, the product was called and . It received the brand name Nutella in 1964. Today, numerous imitation products are available in addition to Nutella. Structure and properties The hazelnut nougat cream Nutella consists of the … Nutella
Products Insulins are primarily commercially available in the form of clear injection solutions and turbid injection suspensions (vials, cartridges for pens, ready-to-use pens). In some countries, inhalation preparations are also available. However, these are an exception. Insulins should be stored in a refrigerator at 2 to 8°C (see under Refrigerated Storage). They must not be … Insulins
Products Prefilled methotrexate syringes have been approved in many countries since 2005 (Metoject, generic). They contain between 7.5 to 30 mg of active ingredient, in increments of 2.5 mg. The dose is much lower than for chemotherapy (“low-dose methotrexate“). The syringes are stored at room temperature between 15 to 25 °C and protected from light. … Methotrexate Ready-To-Use Syringe
Products Human insulin is commercially available as an injectable (e.g., Huminsulin, Insuman). Rapid-acting and sustained-release dosage forms exist (e.g., isophane insulin), as well as mixed insulins. Human insulin is produced by biotechnological methods and stored in a refrigerator. It should not be frozen or exposed to high heat. Some preparations can be stored with the … Human Insulin
Products Therapeutic proteins are usually administered in the form of injection and infusion preparations and must be stored in a refrigerator. The first recombinant protein to be approved was human insulin in 1982. Some proteins, for example, are also available in tablet, capsule, and powder form and can be stored at room temperature, such as … Therapeutic Proteins
Products Refined palm oil is found in countless processed foods, including margarine, biscuits, potato chips, spreads (e.g. Nutella), ice cream and sweets. The palms are grown mainly in Malaysia and Indonesia. Annual production is in the range of over 50 million tons. No other vegetable oil is produced in greater quantities. Structure and properties Palm … Palm Oil
Products Pure iodine is available in specialty stores. Potassium iodide is available as a drug in tablet form and as a dietary supplement, among other products. The name iodine is obsolete and should no longer be used. Iodine stands for the chemical element and iodide for the negatively charged anion that forms salts with cations. … Iodine Health Benefits
Products Glucagon is commercially available as an injectable (GlucaGen). It has been approved in many countries since 1965. It is available to patients as a powder and solvent for preparing a solution for injection in a prefilled syringe. The drug is stored in a cool place in the pharmacy until dispensed. Patients can store it … Glucagon (Syringe)
Products Glucagon nasal applicator was approved in the US and EU in 2019 and in many countries in 2020 (Baqsimi, single dose). Glucagon is present in the drug product as a powder for nasal administration. The applicator is stored at room temperature not above 30°C. Structure and properties Glucagon (C153H225N43O49S, Mr = 3483 g/mol) is … Glucagon Nasal Spray
