sleep disorders

Amphetamines

Products Amphetamines are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and sustained-release capsules. Structure and properties Amphetamines are derivatives of amphetamine. It is a methylphenethylamine structurally related to endogenous monoamines and stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Amphetamines are racemates and the –enantiomers. Effects Amphetamines have sympathomimetic, central stimulant, bronchodilator, psychoactive, … Amphetamines

Sulpiride (Dogmatil): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Sulpiride is commercially available in the form of capsules and tablets (Dogmatil). It has been approved in many countries since 1976. Structure and properties Sulpiride (C15H23N3O4S, Mr = 341.4 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It belongs to the substituted benzamides. Effects Sulpiride … Sulpiride (Dogmatil): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Rhaponti Rhubarb

Products The dry extract ERr 731 (femiLoges, formerly Phyto-Strol) from the roots of rhapontic rhubarb is commercially available in Germany in tablet form. It has not yet been approved in many countries. Medicinal drug The dried roots of rhapontic rhubarb are used as a medicinal raw material, Rhei rhapontici radix. The medicinal plant is also … Rhaponti Rhubarb

Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Symptoms Rhinitis medicamentosa manifests as a stuffy nose with swollen and histologically altered nasal mucosa. Causes It is the result of prolonged use of decongestant nasal medications (sprays, drops, oils, gels) containing active ingredients such as xylometazoline, oxymetazoline, naphazoline, or phenylephrine. Because the nasal mucosa no longer swells on its own and habituation occurs, the … Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Melissa: Medicinal Uses

Products Melissa is available as an open product or in the form of tea bags in pharmacies and drugstores. Medicines containing lemon balm, extracts and the essential oil are on the market in the form of dragées, drops and capsules, among others, usually in combination with other medicinal plants. Stem plant Melissa L. of the … Melissa: Medicinal Uses

Exemestane

Products Exemestane is commercially available in the form of dragées and film-coated tablets (Aromasin, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Exemestane (C20H24O2, Mr = 296.4 g/mol), unlike other aromatase inhibitors, has a steroidal structure and resembles the natural substrate androstenedione. It exists as a white to slightly yellowish … Exemestane

Fatigue

Symptoms Fatigue is a physiological and subjective response of the organism to mental and physical exertion. It is undesirable when it occurs rapidly, frequently, and excessively. Fatigue manifests itself, among other things, in a lack of energy, exhaustion, weakness, listlessness, and reduced performance and motivation. It can also be accompanied by irritability. Fatigue occurs acutely … Fatigue

Abacavir

Products Abacavir is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an oral solution (Ziagen, combination products). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Generic versions are approved. Structure and properties Abacavir (C14H18N6O, Mr = 286.3 g/mol) is present in drugs, among other forms, as abacavir sulfate, a white crystalline powder that is soluble … Abacavir

Sofosbuvir

Products Sofosbuvir is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Sovaldi). It was approved in the United States and EU in 2013 and in many countries in 2014. The very high price of the drug has been a source of debate. Sofosbuvir is also combined fixed with ledipasvir (Harvoni). Cheaper generics are available in … Sofosbuvir

Coffee

Products Dried coffee beans, coffee powder, coffee capsules and other products are available in grocery stores. Stem plant The parent plant is the coffee shrub or coffee tree from the Rubiaceae family (redbud family). The two main species are for Arabica coffee and for Robusta coffee. is also called. Medicinal drug The so-called coffee beans … Coffee

California Poppy

Products Capsules containing a powder of the herb of the plant are commercially available in many countries (Arkocaps Escholtzia, Phytopharma Escholtzia). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plant California poppy ( Cham., Papaveraceae, also ) is an annual herb native to California and Mexico that was traditionally used … California Poppy

Off-Label Use

Definition In drug therapy, “off-label use” refers to deviations from the officially approved specifications in the drug information leaflet of approved drugs that are ready for use. Frequently, this concerns the areas of application (indications). However, other changes also fall under the definition, for example with regard to the dose, duration of therapy, patient groups, … Off-Label Use