California Poppy

Products Capsules containing a powder of the herb of the plant are commercially available in many countries (Arkocaps Escholtzia, Phytopharma Escholtzia). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plant California poppy ( Cham., Papaveraceae, also ) is an annual herb native to California and Mexico that was traditionally used … California Poppy

Thioridazine

Products Thioridazine has been off the market in many countries since 2005 because of cardiac risks. Melleril and Mellerette tablets are out of commerce. In Germany and other countries, thioridazine remains on the market. Structure and properties Thioridazine (C21H26N2S2, Mr = 370.6 g/mol) is a phenothiazine derivative with a piperidinyl alkyl side chain. In drugs, … Thioridazine

Slimming Products

Effects Antiadiposita differ in their effects. They inhibit appetite or increase satiety, reduce the absorption of food components in the intestine or promote their utilization, increase energy metabolism and degrading metabolic processes. The ideal slimming agent would enable rapid, high and stable weight loss and at the same time be very well tolerated and applicable … Slimming Products

Codergocrine

Products Codergocrine was commercially available in tablet form, as a dropper solution, and as a solution for injection (Hydergin). It had been approved in many countries since 1949. Structure and properties Codergocrine is present in drugs as codergocrine mesilate, a white to yellowish powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a mixture of … Codergocrine

Valdecoxib

Products Bextra film-coated tablets are no longer on the market in many countries. Approval was withdrawn in April 2005 because rare severe skin reactions had occurred during treatment (see below). Structure and properties Valdecoxib (C16H14N2O3S, Mr = 314.4 g/mol) is a phenylisoxazole and a benzenesulfonamide derivative. It has a V-shaped structure with which it binds … Valdecoxib

Alfavena

Composition The tablets contain Medicaginis sativae herba rec. (alfalfa), Urticae diocae herba rec. trit. (stinging nettle) and Avenae sativae extr. (Oats). The name is derived from alfalfa, a synonym of alfalfa, and avena (oats). Effects The herbs are iron-rich and contain other minerals and vitamins. No information is currently available on clinical efficacy or iron … Alfavena

Omida Stomach Tablets

Products Omida homeopathic stomach tablets have been registered in many countries since 1951. Ingredients Carbo vegetabilis D3 – charcoal Kalii phosphas D4 – potassium dihydrogen phosphate Magnesii phosphas D3 – magnesium hydrogen phosphate Marsdenia condurango D2 – condurango bark Fields of application According to homeopathic drug picture Omida stomach tablets can be used for nausea, … Omida Stomach Tablets

Ondansetron

Products Ondansetron is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, meltable tablets (lingual tablets), as a syrup, and as an infusion/injection preparation. In addition to the original Zofran, generic versions are also available. Ondansetron was introduced in 1991 as the first active ingredient from the group of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists was approved. Structure and … Ondansetron

Methaqualone

Products Methaqualone was launched in the 1960s and is now off the market in many countries. Toquilone compositum (fixed combination with diphenhydramine) was withdrawn from the market in late 2005. Methaqualone is now one of the more tightly controlled narcotics (schedule a). Structure and properties Methaqualone (C16H14N2O, Mr = 250.3 g/mol) is a quinazoline derivative. … Methaqualone

Permethrin

Products Permethrin is contained in numerous veterinary medicines, plant protection products, in agents against vermin such as insect sprays against wasps, ants, woodworms, moths, and in repellents. In many countries, only one drug was registered with Swissmedic for a long time, namely Loxazol lotion (1%) against head lice. The cream with 5% permethrin against scabies … Permethrin

Sonidegib

Products Sonidegib was approved in many countries in 2015 in capsule form (Odomzo). Structure and properties Sonidegib (C26H26F3N3O3, Mr = 485.5 g/mol) is present in the drug as sonidegib diphosphate. It is a biphenyl carboxamide. Effects Sonidegib (ATC L01XX48) has antitumor and antiproliferative properties. The effects are due to inhibition of the Hedgehog signaling pathway … Sonidegib

Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists

Products Cannabinoid receptor antagonists are no longer on the market in many countries. Rimonabant (Acomplia) was withdrawn from the market in 2008 because it can cause psychiatric disorders, particularly depression. Effects Cannabinoid receptor antagonists have appetite suppressant, lipid-lowering, antidiabetic, analgesic (antiallodynic, antinociceptive), and anti-inflammatory properties. The effects of cannabinoid receptor antagonists are largely opposite to … Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists