Paroxetine

Products Paroxetine is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a suspension (Deroxat, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Paroxetine is also marketed as Seroxat and Paxil in some countries. Slow-release paroxetine (CR) is not currently available in many countries. Structure and properties Paroxetine (C19H20FNO3, Mr = 329.4 g/mol) is present … Paroxetine

Dextromethorphan

Products Dextromethorphan is available in the form of tablets, lozenges, sustained-release capsules, syrup, and drops, among others (in many countries, for example, Bexin, Calmerphan, Calmesin, Pulmofor, combination preparations). The first drugs came on the market in the 1950s. Structure and properties Dextromethorphan (C18H25NO, Mr = 271.4 g/mol) was developed as an analog of codeine and … Dextromethorphan

MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)

Products MDA is one of the narcotics and banned substances in many countries. It is not commercially available. MDA was first synthesized in 1910. Structure and properties Methylenedioxyamphetamine (C10H13NO2, Mr = 179.2 g/mol) is a 3,4-methylenedioxy derivative of amphetamine. It is structurally closely related to ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA). Some ecstasy tablets contain MDA instead of … MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)

Weather | Migraine – here you will find everything important

Weather Some people, regardless of migraine patients, are very sensitive to the weather or to an upcoming change in the weather. In hot weather, circulatory problems come together with increased swelling in certain parts of the body. In addition, severe headaches and listlessness can be associated. In migraine patients, the extreme weather can promote a … Weather | Migraine – here you will find everything important

Drugs | Migraine – here you will find everything important

Drugs Exercise therapy depends on the cause of the migraine disorder. If there is a strong tension in the shoulder – neck area, all exercises can be used to relax the muscles. Shoulder circles, massage therapy, heat therapy, stretching of the musculature and a strengthening of the too weak musculature are particularly important. More information … Drugs | Migraine – here you will find everything important

Migraine – here you will find everything important

A migraine is a sudden and violent headache attack. Some sufferers feel an announcement of the migraine attack and can therefore take the appropriate medication in time. Often enough, however, migraines come without warning. The migraine gets worse with movement and is usually accompanied by sensitivity to light, noise, nausea to vomiting, loss of appetite … Migraine – here you will find everything important

Aura | Migraine – here you will find everything important

Aura The aura in a migraine is the time before the actual migraine pain is felt. This point in time manifests itself with extreme disturbances of perception, visual disturbances, balance disturbances, neurological failures and speech disorders. The field of vision is restricted, the perception is blurred or only parts of it are visible. In addition, … Aura | Migraine – here you will find everything important

Octreotide

Products Octreotide is commercially available as an injectable (Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Octreotide is a synthetic octapeptide derivative of the hormone somatostatin. It is present in the drug as octreotide acetate and has the following structure: D-Phe-Cys-Phe-D-Trp-Lys-Thr-Cys-Thr-ol, xCH3COOH (x = 1.4 to 2.5). … Octreotide

Carcinoid Syndrome

Symptoms The main symptoms are diarrhea with watery stools, cramps in the lower abdomen, and flushing, which is seizure-like severe facial redness or purplishness, although the neck or legs may also be affected. The untreated or undiagnosed disease can lead to valvular heart defect, telangiectasias, and pellagra (vitamin B2 deficiency). Causes Carcinoid syndrome is based … Carcinoid Syndrome