Products Acipimox is commercially available in the form of capsules (Olbetam). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Acipimox (C6H6N2O3, Mr = 154.1 g/mol) is a derivative of nicotinic acid, which is also active as a lipid-lowering agent. Effects Acipimox (ATC C10AD06) has lipid-lowering properties. It lowers triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL, … Acipimox
Products Digestive enzymes are commercially available as drugs and dietary supplements, including tablets and capsules. Unlike other therapeutic proteins, they can be ingested and do not need to be injected. They can usually be stored at room temperature. Structure and properties Digestive enzymes are proteins produced by living organisms. They are obtained on the one … Digestive Enzymes
Products Butter is available in grocery stores. Other animal and vegetable fats are also referred to as butter. Structure and properties Butter is made from the cream of animal milk, especially cow’s milk. Goat butter and sheep butter are less commonly used. Butter is spreadable and has a light yellow to yellow color. Over 20 … Butter
Products Atorvastatin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Sortis, generic, auto-generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Atorvastatin is also available as a fixed combination with ezetimibe; see Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe. Structure and Properties Atorvastatin (C33H35FN2O5, Mr = 558.64 g/mol) is present in drugs as atorvastatin calcium trihydrate, (atorvastatin)2– … Atorvastatin
Products Castor oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores as an open product. Specialty retailers can order it from Hänseler, for example. Extraction Virgin castor oil is the fatty oil obtained from the seeds of the miracle tree L. of the spurge family by cold pressing. A suitable antioxidant may be added. Refined castor oil … Castor Oil: Medicinal Uses
Products Hard grease is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can order it from specialized suppliers. Many different types exist. Structure and properties Hard fat consists of a mixture of mono-, di- and triglycerides obtained by esterification of fatty acids of natural origin with glycerol or by transesterification of fats of … Hard Grease
Products Argan oil is commercially available as pure oil, open goods, in the form of capsules and in numerous cosmetics in various qualities. Due to the complex production and low supply, genuine argan oil is more expensive than common fatty oils. Stem plant The fatty oil (Arganiae oleum) is extracted from the fruits of the … Argan Oil
Products Ointments are commercially available as medicinal products, medical devices and cosmetics. In colloquial language, ointments refer to various semi-solid preparations. In pharmacy, however, ointments are distinguished from creams, pastes and gels. Structure and properties Ointments are semi-solid preparations for external use. They consist of a single-phase base in which solid or liquid substances may … Ointments
The term hyperlipidemia is composed of “hyper” (too much, excessive), “lipid” (fat) and “-emia” (in the blood) and describes an excess of fats in the blood. In common parlance, the term “high blood lipid levels” is also used. Various fats are found in the blood: neutral fats, cholesterol and lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are protein particles that … Hyperlipidemia
Symptoms The blood fats are divided into “good” and “bad” fats. The HDL cholesterol is the “good” cholesterol. The most important representative of the “bad” fats is the LDL cholesterol. Like all other “bad” fats, it increases the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Unfortunately, arteriosclerosis remains asymptomatic for a very long time. Only … Symptoms | Hyperlipidemia
Diagnosis The diagnosis of hyperlipidemia is made by taking a blood sample. Patients should be fasting for 12 hours before taking the blood sample in order not to falsify the blood lipid values by ingested food. A screening is carried out by the family doctor from the age of 35. The screening includes the determination … Diagnosis | Hyperlipidemia
Introduction Fat metabolism disorders are diseases that lead to changes in cholesterol and triglyceride levels due to disorders in the transport, metabolism and production of fat. They are medically called dyslipidaemias. If there is a general increase in blood lipids cholesterol and triglycerides, one speaks of hyperlipidaemias. The values of the so-called blood lipids are … Fat metabolism disorder
