Mesuximide

Products Mesuximide is commercially available in the form of capsules (Petinutin). It has been approved in many countries since 1963. Structure and properties Mesuximide (C12H13NO2, Mr = 203.2 g/mol) belongs to the succinimides and exists as a racemate. The active metabolite -demethylmesuximide, with a long half-life of over 30 hours, is also involved in the … Mesuximide

Menopausal Symptoms

Symptoms Menopausal symptoms are very individual and vary from woman to woman. The most common possible disorders include: Cycle irregularities, change in menstruation. Vasomotor disorders: Flushes, night sweats. Mood swings, irritability, aggressiveness, sensitivity, sadness, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, fatigue. Sleep disorders Changes in skin, hair and mucous membranes: hair loss, vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, dry skin, … Menopausal Symptoms

Z-Drugs

Products Z-drugs – they are also called Z-substances – are usually taken in the form of film-coated tablets. In addition, other dosage forms such as sustained-release tablets and effervescent tablets are commercially available. Zolpidem (Stilnox) was the first substance from this group to be approved in many countries in 1990. In the literature, alluding to … Z-Drugs

Stress

Symptoms Acute stress manifests itself in the following physiological reactions of the organism, among others: Increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Increased blood flow and energy supply to skeletal muscles. Fast breathing Decreased activity of the intestine and urogenital tract. Reduced sex drive General activation, tension Pupil dilation Complications Unlike acute and positively experienced … Stress

Jet Lag

Symptoms Possible symptoms of jet lag include: Sleep disturbances: drowsiness and fatigue during the day, insomnia at night. Digestive disorders Malaise, feeling sick Irritability, emotional upsets Concentration disorders Causes The cause of jet lag is a desynchronization of the sleep-wake rhythm during rapid travel across multiple time zones, typically by airplane. The time at the … Jet Lag

Trazodone

Products Trazodone is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and sustained-release tablets (Trittico, Trittico retard, Trittico Uno). The active ingredient was developed at Angelini in Italy in 1966 and has been approved in many countries since 1985. Auto-generics and generics are registered. Generic versions of the 100 mg film-coated tablets first went on … Trazodone

Valerian Effects and Side Effects

Products Valerian is usually taken in the form of valerian drops (alcoholic tincture), film-coated tablets or dragées. Other dosage forms are available, such as valerian juice, capsules, powders, baths, mother tinctures, and teas. Valerian is often combined with other sedative medicinal plants, especially hops. Among the best-known products in many countries are, for example, the … Valerian Effects and Side Effects

Snoring Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Production of sounds through the upper airway during sleep. Snoring is very common and is reported to occur in 25-40% of the population. Complications Snoring is primarily a social problem, for example in relationships, in military service, on vacation, in tents or mass camps. In other words, whenever several people sleep together in a … Snoring Causes and Remedies

Pipamperon

Products Pipamperone is commercially available in tablet form (dipiperone). It has been approved in many countries since 1964. Structure and properties Pipamperone (C21H30FN3O2, Mr = 375.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as pipamperondihydrochloride. It is structurally closely related to haloperidol, which also belongs to the butyrphenones. Butyrphenones, like numerous other active ingredients, originated in the … Pipamperon

Doxylamine

Products Doxylamine is commercially available in many countries as a solution (Sanalepsi N). It is also contained in Vicks MediNait juice in combination with dextromethorphan, ephedrine, and acetaminophen. In 2020, hard capsules containing doxylamine and pyridoxine were approved in many countries for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (Cariban). Pharmacies also make a … Doxylamine

Sleeping Teas

Products Sleep teas are sold in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods and finished medicines. Ingredients Sleep teas contain various sleep-inducing and sedative medicinal drugs. These include: Valerian root Melissa leaves Lavender flowers Passionflower herb Orange blossom Hop cones Effects Sleeping teas have sleep-inducing, sedative and anti-anxiety properties. Fields of application For the treatment of … Sleeping Teas

Tryptophan

Products In many countries, tryptophan is commercially available as a dietary supplement, for example, in the form of capsules. Structure and properties L-tryptophan (C11H12N2O2, Mr = 204.2 g/mol) is an essential aromatic amino acid derived from indole. It exists as a white, crystalline or amorphous powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects Tryptophan (ATC … Tryptophan