Narcotics Effects and Side Effects

Products The narcotics are a group of centrally acting drugs and substances, which are strongly regulated and controlled by the state respectively by the drug and health authorities. This is primarily to prevent abuse and to protect the population from the undesirable effects and addiction. Certain narcotics – for example, many potent hallucinogens – are … Narcotics Effects and Side Effects

Sympathomimetics

Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics

Tablet Addiction: Look Closely

Tablet addiction is often not easy to recognize. That’s why it’s important for doctors, family members and friends to look closely. Below, you can learn what clues to tablet addiction may look like. Beware of self-medication! Even minor ailments should not be self-medicated in the long run: Nasal sprays are not addictive, but they alter … Tablet Addiction: Look Closely

Aphrodisiacs

Effects Aphrodisiac Medical indications To promote sex drive or potency. Erectile dysfunction in men “Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder” (decreased sexual drive). Active ingredients Use v.a. in erectile dysfunction: phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors increase blood flow to the corpus cavernosum of the penis and act only during sexual stimulation: Sildenafil (Viagra) Tadalafil (Cialis) Vardenafil (Levitra) Prostaglandins must be … Aphrodisiacs

Methamphetamine

Products Methamphetamine is no longer registered as a drug in many countries. Pervitin has been out of commerce for some time. Methamphetamine is one of the narcotics and is subject to more stringent prescription requirements, but it is not a banned substance. In principle, medicines could be prepared in pharmacies as a magisterial prescription. In … Methamphetamine

Headache

Causes and classification 1. primary, idiopathic headache without underlying disease: Tension headache Migraine Cluster headache Mixed and other, rarer primary forms. 2. secondary headache: the causes of secondary headache as a result of a disease, a particular condition or substances are numerous: head or cervical trauma: Posttraumatic headache Cervical spine acceleration trauma Vascular disorders of … Headache

Nummular Eczema

Symptoms Nummular eczema (from Latin , coin) is an inflammatory skin disease that manifests itself in sharply defined, coin-shaped rashes that primarily affect the extensor sides of the legs, arms, and trunk. The areas are weeping, inflamed (reddened), and may become dry, crusted, and itchy. Unlike cutaneous fungus, the lesions are filled in and do … Nummular Eczema

Clonidine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Clonidine is commercially available in many countries as tablets and as a solution for injection and has been approved since 1970 (Catapresan). In some countries, clonidine is approved for the treatment of ADHD (eg, Kapvay sustained-release tablets). This article refers to its use in ADHD. Structure and Properties Clonidine (C9H9Cl2N3, Mr = 230.1 g/mol) … Clonidine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Interactions

Definition When two or more drugs are combined, they may affect each other. This is especially true with regard to their pharmacokinetics (ADME) and effects and adverse effects (pharmacodynamics). This phenomenon is called interaction and drug-drug interaction. Interactions are usually undesirable because they can lead to, for example, loss of efficacy, side effects, poisoning, hospitalization, … Interactions

Hoarseness Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Hoarseness describes a change in voice quality. The voice may sound smoky, noisy, strained, raspy, trembling, or weak. Causes The larynx is made up of cartilage, muscle, and mucosa. It is innervated by the vagus nerve. If any of these elements is disturbed, hoarseness may result. 1. inflammation (laryngitis): Viral infections, for example, a … Hoarseness Causes and Remedies

Stimulants

Products Stimulants are commercially available as drugs, narcotics, dietary supplements, and foods. Dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and solutions. Structure and properties Stimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure, but groups can be identified. Many, for example the amphetamines, are derived from the natural catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects The active ingredients … Stimulants