Products Tricyclic antidepressants are commercially available in many countries in the form of dragées, tablets, capsules, and drops. The first representative, imipramine, was developed at Geigy in Basel. Its antidepressant properties were discovered in the 1950s by Roland Kuhn at the psychiatric clinic in Münsterlingen (Thurgau). Imipramine was approved in many countries in 1958. Structure … Tricyclic Antidepressants
Products Clomipramine is commercially available as sustained-release tablets and coated tablets (Anafranil). It has been approved in many countries since 1966 (originally Geigy, later Novartis). The injection and infusion preparations are no longer marketed. Structure and properties Clomipramine (C19H23ClN2, Mr = 314.9 g/mol) is present in drugs as clomipramine hydrochloride, a white to pale yellow … Clomipramine
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
Products Dapoxetine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Priligy). It has been approved in many countries since 2013. Structure and properties Dapoxetine (C21H23NO, Mr = 305.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as dapoxetine hydrochloride, a white powder with a bitter taste that is soluble in water. Dapoxetine is a naphthyloxyphenylpropanamine derivative. It … Dapoxetine
Products Dronedarone is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Multaq). It was approved in 2009, first in the United States, then in Canada, in many countries, and in November throughout the European Union. Structure and properties Dronedarone (C31H44N2O5S, Mr = 556.76 g/mol) is a benzofuran derivative and an analog of the antiarrhythmic drug … Dronedarone
Tricyclic antidepressants The so-called tricyclic antidepressants are a group of active substances which are used primarily against depression, but in some cases are also used as a drug against anxiety. They ensure that messenger substances such as serotonin, nor-adrenaline and acetylcholine remain in the blood to a greater extent. These substances are supposed to increase … Tricyclic antidepressants | Medication against anxiety
Medication for anxiety in children If a child suffers from particularly severe anxiety that cannot be overcome by therapy alone, the administration of an anxiety medication is an option. In general, anti-anxiety medications should not be used in children unless it seems absolutely necessary, because it is not known how the medication affects the immature … Medication for anxiety in children | Medication against anxiety
Medicines for anxiety and panic attacks Some patients suffering from anxiety disorders have panic attacks in addition. Therefore, there are several drugs that can be used for both anxiety and panic attacks. Benzodizepines are used particularly frequently because they help to relax and thus relieve anxiety and panic. Since panic attacks always lead to additional … Medicines for anxiety and panic attacks | Medication against anxiety
Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a chronic, noninflammatory disorder that manifests as pain throughout the body and is characterized by numerous other complaints. It is much more common in women than in men and usually first appears in middle age. Chronic, bilateral, diffuse pain. Muscle pain, pain in the limbs, back pain, joint pain, neck pain, headaches, … Fibromyalgia Causes and Treatment
Introduction There are different drugs for anxiety, which are also called psychotropic drugs, because they are drugs (pharmaceuticals) that treat the psyche, i.e. the thoughts and in this particular case the fear. In addition to these classic drugs for anxiety, there are also various alternative drugs that are based on natural substances. Furthermore, it is … Medication against anxiety
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors The Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a large group of drugs that include drugs for anxiety and drugs for depression. The mechanism of action of these drugs is very complex and not very easy to understand. The molecule serotonin is a messenger substance (neurotransmitter) that ensures that patients feel good. … Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | Medication against anxiety
Symptoms Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional bowel disorder that manifests itself in the following persistent or recurrent symptoms: Lower abdominal pain or cramping Diarrhea and/or constipation Flatulence Change in bowel habits, impaired defecation. Incontinence, urge to defecate, feeling of incomplete emptying. The symptoms improve with defecation. Some patients suffer mainly from diarrhea, others from … Irritable Bowel Syndrome Causes and Treatment
