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
Products Infusion is the administration of a larger volume of fluid, usually intravenously into the blood, but also directly into organs or tissues. This is in contrast to injections, in which only small volumes are injected. The pharmacopoeia places special requirements on infusion preparations and the corresponding containers. Among other things, they must be germ-free, … Infusions
Products Acai berries (pronounced ass-a-i) are commercially available in many countries as juice, powder, in the form of capsules and cosmetics, among other products. They belong to the so-called superfoods. Stem plant The parent plant of the berries is the palm Mart. (Arecaceae), which is native to South America and grows in the regularly flooded … Acai Berries
Products Most statins are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, and some are also available as capsules. The first active ingredient to be marketed was lovastatin from Merck in the United States in 1987. In many countries, simvastatin (Zocor) and, shortly thereafter, pravastatin (Selipran) were the first agents to be approved in 1990. … Statins
Symptoms An umbilical hernia often occurs in infants and young children. It manifests as a belly button that protrudes by a few centimeters. The protrusion is soft and can be temporarily pushed back into the abdomen with a finger, but subsequently reappears. The condition is aggravated when crying and when stooling. An umbilical hernia usually … Umbilical Hernia Causes and Treatment
Symptoms Neck tension manifests as neck and muscle pain and a tightening and hardening of the muscles. They result in limited range of motion. Under certain circumstances, the head can no longer be turned to the side. This condition is also known as “cervical gyration.” The pain and cramping are uncomfortable and disrupt normal daily … Neck Tension
Products No drugs containing benznidazole are on the market in many countries. Rochagan or Radanil are not approved in many countries. Structure and properties Benznidazole (C12H12N4O3, Mr = 260.2 g/mol) is a nitroimidazole and an acetamide. The compound was originally developed at Roche and launched in the 1970s. Effects Benznidazole (ATC P01CA02) has antiparasitic properties. … Benznidazole
Products Benzodiazepines are commercially available in the form of tablets, melting tablets, capsules, drops, and injectables, among others (selection). Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), the first benzodiazepine, was synthesized in the 1950s by Leo Sternbach at Hoffmann-La Roche and was launched in 1960. The second active ingredient, the well-known diazepam (Valium), was launched in 1962. Numerous other drugs … Benzodiazepines Effects and Side Effects
Symptoms Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, ADHD) is a developmental disorder of the central nervous system. Leading symptoms include: Inattention, decreased ability to concentrate. Hyperactivity, motor restlessness, restlessness. Impulsive (thoughtless) behavior Emotional problems Although ADHD begins in childhood, it also affects adolescents and adults and is more common in boys than girls. It presents itself, … Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Products No finished drug products containing amobarbital are commercially available in many countries. Structure and properties Amobarbital (C11H18N2O3, Mr = 226.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. The sodium salt amobarbital sodium is soluble in water. Effects Amobarbital (ATC N05CA02) has sedative, depressant, anticonvulsant, and sleep-inducing properties. … Amobarbital
Products Benproperine is commercially available in the form of tablets (Tussafug). The drug is not registered in many countries. Structure and properties Benproperine (C21H27NO, Mr = 309.4 g/mol) is a piperidine derivative. It is present in the drug as a racemate and benproperine phosphate. Effects Benproperine (ATC R05DB02) has antitussive properties. It is not opioid … Benproperine
Products Bentonite is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can order it from specialized suppliers. It is named after the place where it was found near Fort Benton in the United States. Structure and properties Bentonite is a natural clay with a large proportion of montmorillonite, a hydrous aluminum silicate … Bentonite
