Datura Poisoning

Symptoms The possible symptoms and consequences of datura poisoning include: Dry mouth, dry skin and mucous membranes, thirst, difficulty speaking and swallowing. Dilation of the pupils Visual disturbances, sensitivity to light Urinary retention, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Feeling of heat, increased temperature, flush Rapid pulse, palpitations, low blood pressure. Movement disorders, rapid breathing rate Hallucinations … Datura Poisoning

Salbutamol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Salbutamol is commercially available as a metered-dose inhaler, inhalation solution, diskus, syrup, infusion concentrate, and solution for injection (Ventolin, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1972 and is also known as albuterol in English-speaking countries. Salbutamol is the precursor of salmeterol and vilanterol (all GlaxoSmithKline). Structure and properties Salbutamol (C13H21NO3, Mr … Salbutamol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Postherpetic Neuralgia

Symptoms Postherpetic neuralgia manifests as localizable and unilateral pain in the area that was affected by shingles, increased tenderness (allodynia1) and pruritus. The pain character is described as itchy, burning, sharp, stabbing, and throbbing, among others. The discomfort occurs even though the shingles has healed and can sometimes last for months and even years. The … Postherpetic Neuralgia

Naphazoline

Products Naphazoline is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Oculosan, Collyre bleu) in combination with other active ingredients. Decongestant nasal sprays containing naphazoline are currently no longer available in many countries. Nasal spray comp Spirig is out of trade. Structure and properties Naphazoline is often present in drugs as naphazoline nitrate (C14H15N3O3, Mr … Naphazoline

Epinephrine Prefilled Syringe (Auto-Injector)

Products Epinephrine prefilled syringes (autoinjectors) are commercially available in many countries from various suppliers. The EpiPen has been approved since 1997 and Jext since 2010. Such syringes were originally developed for the army for the administration of antidotes to chemical weapons (e.g., ComboPen in many countries). Structure and properties Epinephrine (C9H13NO3, Mr = 183.2 g/mol) … Epinephrine Prefilled Syringe (Auto-Injector)

Imipramine

Imipramine belongs to the drug group of tricyclic antidepressants. Imipramine is mostly used in salt form as so-called imipramine hydrochloride. Imipramine is only available on prescription and may therefore only be taken after medical indication. Effectiveness Imipramine is available as dragees and also as film-coated tablets and these contain either 10 mg, 25 mg or … Imipramine

Pregnancy | Imipramine

Pregnancy Treatment with imipramine during pregnancy has so far not been observed to have a fruit damaging effect. Nevertheless, imipramine should only be used in the first trimester of pregnancy if there is a compelling medical indication. If use in the last trimester of pregnancy is unavoidable, the newborn baby should be monitored during the … Pregnancy | Imipramine