Tegretal®

Definition Tegretal® is a drug containing the active ingredient carbamazepine. It is the world’s best-selling drug for the treatment and prevention of seizures. Tegretal® is available only on prescription. There are two major areas of application for Tegretal®. One is seizure-like disorders such as epileptic seizures, non-epileptic seizures in patients with multiple sclerosis and seizures … Tegretal®

Weakness attack

Introduction An attack of weakness is a short, spontaneously occurring state of physical weakness, which in extreme cases can also lead to loss of consciousness. The weakness attack can be accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, trembling, greatly accelerated breathing (hyperventilation), impairment of sensory functions such as vision or hearing and palpitations. Weakness attacks … Weakness attack

What are the signs of weakness? | Weakness attack

What are the signs of weakness? Before the onset of an attack of weakness, symptoms, quasi the first signs of chronic exhaustion, can occur in advance. General weakness and powerlessness, long-lasting tiredness and feelings of exhaustion are among them. In addition, this “preliminary stage” can be accompanied by a lower ability to work under pressure … What are the signs of weakness? | Weakness attack

Side effects of an emergency salbutamol spray for asthma | Emergency spray for asthma

Side effects of an emergency salbutamol spray for asthma The active ingredient salbutamol can have various side effects. For example, the following symptoms may occur when taking it Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) Heart stumbling (palpitations) Drop in blood pressure (hypotension) Trembling of fingers and hands (tremor) Muscle cramps Swindle Nausea Headaches Chest pain Decrease of the … Side effects of an emergency salbutamol spray for asthma | Emergency spray for asthma

Do asthmatics need an emergency kit? | Emergency spray for asthma

Do asthmatics need an emergency kit? An emergency set is usually not necessary for patients with bronchial asthma. For emergencies, an emergency spray is completely sufficient. However, emergency sets are essential for certain known allergies. These include insect venom allergies or certain food allergies. Such a set then contains certain emergency medications. First and foremost, … Do asthmatics need an emergency kit? | Emergency spray for asthma

Pseudo croup at the baby

Introduction The croup syndrome or pseudocroup occurs in 99% of cases in connection with acute laryngitis (acute subglottic laryngitis) and mainly affects children between six months and three years of age. In some cases, children up to the age of six years are also affected, older ones rather rarely. Meanwhile, it has been observed that … Pseudo croup at the baby

Diagnosis of epilepsy

Introduction If epilepsy is suspected, one should consult a neurologist for clarification. There are a number of diagnostic options available for the diagnosis of epilepsy. Other diseases that cause similar symptoms can also be excluded. For further treatment it is important to know what type of epilepsy it might be, so a careful examination of … Diagnosis of epilepsy

Epilepsy: Thunderstorm in the Head

Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic diseases of the central nervous system. Permanently affected by epilepsy, i.e. repeatedly occurring epileptic seizures, are 500,000 people in Germany. The term comes from the Greek and means “to be seized violently by something”. The disorder, which was already known in antiquity, was considered mysterious even back … Epilepsy: Thunderstorm in the Head