Antihistamines for Allergies

Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies

Chloral Hydrate

Products Chloral hydrate was approved in many countries in 1954 and is commercially available as a solution (Nervifene). Other products such as Medianox and chloraldurate are no longer available. Structure and properties Chloral hydrate (C2H3Cl3O2, Mr = 165.4 g/mol) is in the form of colorless, transparent crystals that are very soluble in water. It has … Chloral Hydrate

Hops Health Benefits

Products Hops are available as an open product and in the form of tea mixtures in pharmacies and drugstores. Preparations from the inflorescences are commercially available in the form of tablets, dragées and drops, among others. As a rule, these are combination preparations with valerian or other calming medicinal plants. Stem plant Hops L. from … Hops Health Benefits

Temazepam

Products Temazepam is commercially available in capsule form (Normison). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Temazepam (C16H13ClN2O2, Mr = 300.7 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is present in drugs as a racemate (hydroxyl group). Temazepam belongs to the 5-aryl-1,4-benzodiazepines. Effects Temazepam … Temazepam

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

Zaleplon

Products Zaleplon was commercially available in capsule form (Sonata, 5 mg, 10 mg). It was approved in many countries in 1999. It was discontinued from distribution in April 2013. Structure and properties Zaleplon (C17H15N5O, Mr = 305.3 g/mol) is a pyrazolopyrimidine and exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is … Zaleplon

Agomelatine

Products Agomelatine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Valdoxan, generic). It was approved in the EU in 2009 and in many countries in 2010. Structure and properties Agomelatine (C15H17NO2, Mr = 243.30 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a naphthalene analog of the epiphyseal … Agomelatine

Halazepam

Products Halazepam is commercially available in Portugal (Pacinone tablets) and elsewhere. The original trade name is paxipam. No drugs containing the active ingredient are currently registered in many countries, in Germany, or in the United States. Structure and properties Halazepam (C17H12ClF3N2O, Mr = 352.7 g/mol) is structurally closely related to diazepam (Valium). It exists as … Halazepam

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

Bryophyllum

Products Medicines containing Bryophyllum are commercially available as powders, drops, chewable tablets, globules, and injectable solutions (Weleda, Wala), among others. Bryophyllum was introduced into anthroposophic medicine by Rudolf Steiner in 1921. He recommended it for the treatment of hysteria. Its use as a labor inhibitor can be traced back to the German gynecologist Dr. Werner … Bryophyllum

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

Barbiturates

Products Barbiturates are commercially available in many countries in tablet and injectable forms. Few drugs are still available because barbiturates have become less important after the introduction of benzodiazepines and other psychotropic drugs. Barbiturates were most commonly used in the first half of the 20th century. Barbiturates were synthesized as early as the 19th century. … Barbiturates