Products Sulfasalazine is commercially available as tablets and as dragées with an enteric coating (salazopyrin, salazopyrin EN, some countries: azulfidine, azulfidine EN, or RA). It has been approved in many countries since 1950. EN stands for enteric coated and RA for Rheumatoid Arthritis. EN dragées have a coating to prevent irritation and improve gastric tolerance. … Sulfasalazine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Benzbromarone was withdrawn from the market in many countries in 2003 because of its hepatotoxicity. Desuric and other drugs are no longer available. It is still available in other countries. The withdrawal was not without controversy (Jansen, 2004). Structure and properties Benzobromarone (C17H12Br2O3, Mr = 424.1 g/mol) is a derivative of khellin. It exists … Benzbromarone
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)
Products Lysine acetyl salicylate is commercially available as powder and injectable (Aspégic, Alcacyl powder, Germany: e.g., Aspirin i.v., Aspisol). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Migpriv, which is combined with metoclopramide for migraine, was withdrawn from the market in many countries in December 2011 see under Migpriv. Kardégic was withdrawn from the … Lysine Acetyl Salicylate
Products The original horse balms are, for example, “Strong Green Ointment ad. us. vet.” or “Green Gel ad. us. vet.” In the past, these veterinary medicines were also used in humans, an application for which they are not approved and which is not without problems. We recommend not to use these veterinary medicines in humans … Horse Balm
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
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
Products Sunscreens are preparations for external use that contain UV filters (sunscreen filters) as active ingredients. They are available as creams, lotions, milks, gels, fluids, foams, sprays, oils, lip balms and fat sticks, among others. These are generally cosmetics. In some countries, sunscreens are also approved as medicines. Which filters are approved varies from country … Sunscreen
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
Effects Corn patches are keratolytic, which means that they dissolve the cornea and soften it. This allows removal after a few days. Active ingredients The patches contain keratolytics; usually salicylic acid, lactic acid, or combinations. The keratolytics may be embedded in a foam ring, which further relieves pressure. Indications Corns Dosage According to the package … Corn Plaster for Removal and Treatment of Corns
Symptoms Hemorrhoids are dilations of the vascular cushions in the anal canal. Possible symptoms include: Bleeding, blood on the toilet paper Pressure discomfort, pain, burning, itching. Unpleasant feeling Inflammation, swelling, skin inflammation. Discharge of mucus, oozing Prolapse, protrusion outside the anus (prolapse). Hemorrhoids can be classified according to various criteria. Common is the classification according … Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment
Products Mouth gels are available in pharmacies and drugstores from a variety of suppliers. Structure and properties An oral gel is a gel, that is, a gelled liquid prepared with appropriate gelling agents, which is intended for use in the oral cavity. The active ingredients it contains include, for example: Salicylates such as choline salicylate … Mouth Gels
