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Cystic Fibrosis: Causes and Treatment

Symptoms In cystic fibrosis (CF, cystic fibrosis), different organ systems are affected, resulting in a heterogeneous clinical picture with symptoms of varying severity: Lower respiratory tract: Chronic cough with viscous mucus formation, obstruction, recurrent infectious diseases, e.g., with , inflammation, remodeling of the lungs (fibrosis), pneumothorax, respiratory insufficiency, shortness of breath, wheezing, oxygen deficiency. Upper … Cystic Fibrosis: Causes and Treatment

Citric Acid

Products Pure citric acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores as an open product. Specialty retailers can order it from Hänseler AG, for example. Structure and properties Citric acid (C6H8O7, Mr = 192.1 g/mol) usually exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless powder and is very soluble in water. In practice, citric acid monohydrate (C6H8O7 … Citric Acid

Zinc

Products Zinc is found in numerous pharmaceutical products. This article refers to peroral administration, for example, in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, and effervescent tablets. Zinc should not be confused with tin. Structure and properties Zinc (Zn) is a chemical element with an atomic number of 20 that exists as a brittle, blue-silver … Zinc

Zipeprol

Products Medicines containing zipeprol are no longer on the market in many countries. Mirsol is no longer available. Zipeprol is classified as a narcotic. Structure and properties Zipeprol (C23H32N2O3, Mr = 384.5 g/mol) is a disubstituted piperazine derivative with a non-opioid structure. Effects Zipeprol (ATC R05DB15) has antitussive properties. In addition, anticholinergic, antihistamine, local anesthetic, … Zipeprol

Fence Beet

Stem plant Cucurbitaceae, fence beet. Medicinal drug Bryoniae radix – fence beet root Bryoniae radix recens – Fresh fence beet root Ingredients Cucurbitacins, among others. Effects Emetic Strongly laxative (drastic) Fields of application Obsolete, should not be used. Commission E evaluates the use negatively. Used as a laxative, emetic and diuretic in various indications in … Fence Beet

Goat Butter Ointment

Products In many countries, Caprisana, among other products, is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Goat butter is made from goat milk and consists of the milk fat. In addition to butter, ointments usually contain essential oils and excipients. Effects Goat butter ointments (ATC M02AX10) have circulation-enhancing, skin-conditioning, and pain-relieving properties. Indications For … Goat Butter Ointment

Almond Oil

Products Almond oil is found in many medicines, skin care products, personal care products and cosmetics. Pure almond oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Properties Almond oil is a fatty oil obtained by cold pressing from the ripe seeds of the almond tree var. and var. of the rose family. Sweet and/or bitter almonds … Almond Oil

Catarrh Dissolving Salt Mixture

Products Catarrh dissolving salt mixture is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can make the mixture themselves or order it from specialized service providers. Production Sodium hydrogen carbonate (355) 69.0 g Sodium chloride (355) 28.0 g Anhydrous sodium sulfate (355) 1.5 g Potassium sulfate (355) 1.5 g The salts are mixed. Structure and properties … Catarrh Dissolving Salt Mixture

Earth Smoke

Stem plant Fumariaceae, Earth smoke. Medicinal drug Fumariae herba – fumitory herb. Ingredients Isoquinoline alkaloids Flavonoids Fumaric acid Phenolic carboxylic acids Effects Antispasmodic Choleretic Fields of application Cramp-like gastrointestinal complaints Cramp-like discomfort in the biliary tract area Dosage As an infusion, average daily dose 6 g. Adverse effects None known

Azo Dyes

Products Azo dyes are available as pure substances in specialized trade. The first representatives were synthesized in the 19th century. Today, they are among the most important dyes worldwide. Structure and properties Azo dyes contain the following general structural element and chromophore, which is called an azo group or azo bridge. R1 and R2 are … Azo Dyes

Peanut Oil

Products Medicinal grade peanut oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores. In grocery stores, it is sold as an edible oil. Structure and properties The European Pharmacopoeia defines two types: 1. refined peanut oil PhEur is refined fatty oil obtained from the hulled seeds of L.. It is a clear, yellowish, viscous liquid. 2. hydrogenated … Peanut Oil

Pyrvinium

Products Pyrvinium is commercially available as an oral suspension and in the form of dragées. It is no longer available in many countries. Structure and properties Pyrvinium (C26H28N3+, Mr = 382.5 g/mol) is present in pharmaceuticals as pyrvinium embonate or pyrvinium pamoate. Pyrvinium embonate is an orange-red to orange-brown powder with almost no odor and … Pyrvinium