Symptoms A dust mite allergy manifests itself in allergic symptoms. These include: Perennial allergic rhinitis: sneezing, runny nose, in the later course of the disease rather a chronically stuffy nose. Allergic conjunctivitis: itchy, watery, swollen and red eyes. Sinusitis with headache and facial pain Lower respiratory tract: cough, bronchial asthma. Itching, rash, eczema, exacerbation of … House Dust Mite Allergy
Products Anti-allergy medications are available in numerous dosage forms. These include tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, nasal sprays, eye drops, inhalation preparations, and injectables. Structure and properties Antiallergic drugs do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, several groups within the class can be identified (see below). Effects Antiallergic drugs have antiallergic, antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive, antihistamine, and … Antiallergics
Products Buprenorphine is commercially available as sublingual tablets, transdermal patch and injection solution, and depot injection solution (e.g., Temgesic, Transtec, Subutex, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1979. Structure and properties Buprenorphine (C29H41NO4, Mr = 467.6 g/mol) is present in drugs as buprenorphine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble … Buprenorphine
Products Isosorbide dinitrate is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, sustained-release capsules, as an infusion concentrate, and as a spray (Isoket). The drug first came on the market in the 1940s. Structure and properties Isosorbide dinitrate (C6H8N2O8, Mr = 236.14 g/mol) exists as a white, fine, crystalline and odorless … Isosorbide Dinitrate
Products Asenapine is commercially available in the form of sublingual tablets (Sycrest). It was approved in many countries in 2012. In the United States, it has been registered since 2009. Structure and properties Asenapine (C17H16ClNO, Mr = 285.8 g/mol) is present in the drug as asenapine maleate. It belongs to the class of dibenzooxepin pyrroles. … Asenapine
Definition Onset of action is the time at which the effect of a drug becomes observable or measurable. There is a delay between the administration of the drug (application) and the onset of action. We refer to this period of time as the latency period. It is in the range of minutes, hours, days, or … Onset of Action
Products Nitrates are commercially available in the form of chewable capsules, transdermal patches, infusion preparations, ointment, sustained-release tablets, sustained-release capsules, and sprays. As the first representative, nitroglycerin was already produced in the 19th century and used for the treatment of angina pectoris. Nitrates are thus among the oldest synthetic drugs. Structure and properties Organic nitrates … Organic Nitrates
Definition and properties The administration or application of a drug refers to its use on the body. The dosage forms (drug forms) used for this purpose consist of the active ingredients and excipients. These include, for example, tablets, capsules, solutions, syrups, injectables, creams, ointments, eye drops, ear drops, and suppositories. Drugs can be liquid, semi-solid, … Administration
Products Dopamine agonists are commercially available in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, transdermal patches, and injectables, among others. Structure and properties The first active ingredients, such as bromocriptine (Figure), were derived from ergot alkaloids. These are referred to as ergoline dopamine agonists. Later, agents with a nonergoline structure, such as pramipexole, were also developed. … Dopamine Agonists
Products Solutions and sublingual tablets are available for sublingual immunotherapy in many countries (e.g., Oralair, Staloral, Grazax). Sublingual tablets, unlike some solutions, do not need to be stored in the refrigerator. Ingredients The medicines contain allergen extracts of common allergens, such as pollen from grasses, trees, and shrubs. Effects The allergen extracts (ATC V01AA) produce … Sublingual Immunotherapy
Products Sufentanil is commercially available as a solution for injection (Sufenta, generic). It was developed in the 1970s and has been approved in many countries since 1994. Sublingual tablets for pain management are also available in some countries (Dzuveo, Zalviso). Structure and properties Sufentanil (C22H30N2O2S, Mr = 386.6 g/mol) is present in drugs as sufentanil … Sufentanil
Products Desmopressin is commercially available as a solution for injection, in the form of nasal drops, as a nasal spray, tablets, and sublingual tablets (e.g., Minirin, Nocutil, other drugs). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Desmopressin (C48H68N14O14S2, Mr = 1129.3 g/mol) is present in the drugs as desmopressin acetate, … Desmopressin
