Products Preparations of aconite are mainly found in homeopathic, anthroposophic and other alternative medicines. Various dosage forms are available, such as globules, oils, drops, ear drops and ampoules. Stem plant Blue monkshood L. from the Ranunculaceae family is native to the Alps, among other places. The photos were taken in the botanical garden Brüglingen, in … Blue Monkshood
Flexible dosage By dividing, the fixed dose of tablets can be changed, which increases flexibility. This is because a dose reduction may be necessary for children, for patients with renal insufficiency, for drug interactions, or for altered drug metabolism. Tablets are also divided for economic reasons. For example, the duration of therapy may be doubled … Divisibility of Tablets
Products LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the banned narcotics in many countries and is therefore no longer legally available. Exemption permits may be issued. Structure and properties LSD (C20H25N3O, Mr = 323.4 g/mol) was first synthesized in 1938 by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann at Sandoz, with the aim of producing an analeptic. He … LSD
Phytopharmaceuticals – herbal medicinal products. The term phytopharmaceuticals (singular phytopharmacon) is derived from the Greek terms for plant and for drug. In very general terms, then, it refers to herbal medicines. This refers, for example, to dried plant parts, also called medicinal drugs, such as leaves, flowers, barks or roots. These are often prepared as … Phytopharmaceuticals
Products In many countries, vitamin B12 is available as a monopreparation in the form of injectables and as a dietary supplement. Vitamin B12 is also combined with other vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and amino acids. Low- and high-dose preparations are available. Structure and properties Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble B-group vitamin that contains cobalt as … Vitamin B12
Definition Dual medication is when a patient under a doctor’s care is inadvertently given two medications with the same active ingredient. It is also possible for the patient to purchase medications as part of self-medication that result in a dual medication. Examples For example, duplicate prescribing can occur when a patient receives a new generic … Dual Medication
Forgotten to take medication Two aspects are important in this context. The first is the possible loss of effect that may result from incorrect use. The second a possible overdose if the forgotten intake is incorrectly made up. Caffeine addicts know that effects are possible from caffeine withdrawal, which can manifest itself after just a … Forgotten to take Medication
Products Biotin is commercially available as a monopreparation in the form of tablets from various suppliers. It has been approved in many countries since 1964. Structure and properties Biotin (C10H6N2O3S, Mr = 244.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and is very sparingly soluble in water. It is a cyclic … Biotin
