Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products

Definition The dispensing of licensed medicines is strictly regulated by law in many countries. Drugs may be available by prescription (prescription-only), nonprescription, and over-the-counter. Typical dispensing points are pharmacies, drugstores and doctors’ offices, provided that self-dispensing is permitted by the canton. Category E drugs may also be sold in the retail trade, for example in … Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products

Inhaled Glucocorticoids

Effects Glucocorticoids (ATC R03BA02) have anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive properties. The effects are based on binding to intracellular receptors, resulting in an influence on protein expression. In addition, glucocorticoids also exert extragenomic effects. All agents are lipophilic (virtually insoluble in water) and thus enter cells well across the cell membrane. Indications For the treatment of … Inhaled Glucocorticoids

Vasomotor Rhinitis

Symptoms Vasomotor rhinitis manifests as a chronic watery-running and/or stuffy nose. Symptoms resemble hay fever but occur year-round and without eye involvement. Both diseases can also occur together. Other possible symptoms include sneezing, itching, headache, frequent swallowing and coughing. Causes and triggers Vasomotor rhinitis is one of the nonallergic and noninfectious rhinitides. The exact causes … Vasomotor Rhinitis

Oral Mucositis

Symptoms Oral mucositis manifests as redness, swelling, pain, a burning sensation, aphthae, a white to yellowish coating, sores, ulceration, bleeding, and bad breath, among other symptoms. The tongue and gums may also be affected. The discomfort may increase in association with eating. Sores can be so painful that food intake is limited, which can lead … Oral Mucositis

Knee Osteoarthritis

Symptoms Knee osteoarthritis manifests itself as knee pain, which occurs primarily during physical activity and when the joint is under stress. They are often triggered at the beginning of movement (start-up pain), when climbing stairs, when standing up or when walking longer distances. Other complaints include limitation of mobility and quality of life, instability, an … Knee Osteoarthritis

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Products Triamcinolone acetonide is commercially available as suspension for injection (Kenacort-A), solution for injection (Kenacort-A Solubile, Ledermix), crystal suspension (Triamcort Depot), paste (Kenacort-A Orabase), tincture (Kenacort-A + salicylic acid), nasal spray (Nasacort, Nasacort Allergo), cream (Pevisone + Econazole). Structure and properties Triamcinolone acetonide (C24H31FO6, Mr = 434.5 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is … Triamcinolone Acetonide

Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal Spray

Products Triamcinolone acetonide nasal sprays have been approved in many countries since 1996 and are commercially available as propellant-free metered-dose sprays (Nasacort, Nasacort Allergo, Suspension). Structure and properties Triamcinolone acetonide (C24H31FO6, Mr = 434.5 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a lipophilic and potent derivative of triamcinolone. … Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal Spray

Triamcinolone Hexacetonide

Products Triamcinolone hexacetonide is commercially available as a suspension for injection (Triamject). It has been approved in many countries since 2014. Structure and properties Triamcinolone hexacetonide (C30H41FO7, Mr = 532.6 g/mol) is a prodrug of triamcinolone acetonide but not of free triamcinolone alcohol. Triamcinolone hexacetonide is hydrolytically activated and is poorly soluble in water because … Triamcinolone Hexacetonide

Volon A

Synonym Triamcinolone acetonideVolon® A is a drug belonging to the glucocorticoid group. Glucocorticoids have the property of counteracting inflammation and allergies and reducing the body’s immune response. Due to these three properties of Volon® A it can be used in a wide range of diseases. The application ranges from inflammatory skin diseases to rheumatic diseases … Volon A

Contraindications | Volon A

Contraindications Volon® A is not recommended in cases of immunodeficiency, as it additionally suppresses the immune system. Volon® A can also not be used in case of severe infections. In cases of damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa, severe osteoporosis and mental illness, the advantages and disadvantages of therapy with Volon® A must be weighed up. … Contraindications | Volon A

Aphthae

Symptoms Aphthae are usually small, approximately lentil-sized, white to yellow fibrin-covered, flat erosions and ulcerations of the oral mucosa. The marginal region is slightly raised and reddened. Aphthae occur in one or more locations and are particularly painful on contact with acidic or spicy foods. The so-called herpetiform aphthae are smaller and more numerous than … Aphthae

Econazole

Products Econazole is commercially available as a cream, powder, pump spray, vaginal cream, and vaginal suppository (Pevaryl, Gyno-Pevaryl, Pevisone + triamcinolone acetonide). The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1974. Structure and properties The imidazole derivative econazole (C18H15Cl3N2O, Mr = 381.7 g/mol) is a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. … Econazole