Risankizumab

Products Risankizumab was approved in the United States and in many countries in 2019 as a solution for injection (Skyrizi). Structure and properties Risankizumab is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody produced by biotechnological methods. Effects Risankizumab (ATC L04AC) has selective immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties. The antibody binds to the p19 subunit of human interleukin-23 (IL-23), … Risankizumab

Infliximab: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Infliximab is commercially available as a powder for a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Remicade, biosimilars: Remsima, Inflectra). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Biosimilars were released in 2015. Structure and properties Infliximab is a chimeric human murine IgG1κ monoclonal antibody with a molecular mass of 149.1 kDa … Infliximab: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Infectious Disease

There are innumerable pathogens that differ in name, makeup, disease-causing mechanism, and malignancy. Drugs exist for many of these evildoers – whether to treat sick people or to protect large populations. Bacteria, viruses, fungi are the first that come to mind when we are asked to list pathogens, but there are more – prions that … Infectious Disease

Types of Infectious Diseases

Whether in the eye the conjunctiva, in the ear the middle ear or in the mouth teeth and gums – everything can become infected. Especially nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs are often affected: Cold or flu, bronchitis, sinusitis or pneumonia are well-known diseases – whether caused by pneumococci, SARS or Legionnaires’ disease. Tuberculosis is … Types of Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases: Treatment and Therapy

For each infectious disease there is a special procedure with vaccinations, medications and other measures – more details can be found with the respective disease. Antibiotics such as penicillin, antivirals and drugs against other pathogens should always be taken in consultation with a doctor and for a sufficiently long time, because these drugs are not … Infectious Diseases: Treatment and Therapy

Cycloserine

Products No finished drug products containing cycloserine are commercially available in many countries. Structure and properties Cycloserine (C3H6N2O2, Mr = 102.1 g/mol) is a natural substance formed by and is also produced synthetically. It exists as a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Cycloserine (ATC J04AB01) has antibacterial properties against . The effects … Cycloserine

Thioridazine

Products Thioridazine has been off the market in many countries since 2005 because of cardiac risks. Melleril and Mellerette tablets are out of commerce. In Germany and other countries, thioridazine remains on the market. Structure and properties Thioridazine (C21H26N2S2, Mr = 370.6 g/mol) is a phenothiazine derivative with a piperidinyl alkyl side chain. In drugs, … Thioridazine

Golimumab

Products Golimumab is commercially available as a solution for injection (Simponi). It was approved in many countries in 2010. Structure and properties Golimumab (Mr = 150 kDa) is a human IgG1κ-monoclonal antibody. Effects Golimumab (ATC L04AB06) has selective immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties. The effects are based on binding to the soluble and membrane-bound proinflammatory cytokine … Golimumab

Chickenpox Vaccination

Products Chickenpox vaccine is commercially available as an injectable in many countries (e.g., Varivax). It can also be combined fixed with the MMR vaccine (= MMRV vaccine). Structure and properties This is a live attenuated vaccine containing varicella-zoster virus of the OKA/Merck strain grown in human cells. This strain was developed in Japan in the … Chickenpox Vaccination

Pelargonium Sidoides

Products Umckaloabo drops, film-coated tablets Kaloba (drops, film-coated tablets) is the co-marketing drug of Umckaloabo. It is exactly the same as Umckaloabo except for the packaging, but is subject to cash (SL). Umckaloabo syrup, Kaloba syrup, approval in 2020. Homeopathic mother tinctures and homeopathics, drops. Preparations with Stem plant Capeland Pelargonium DC (Geraniaceae) is a … Pelargonium Sidoides

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Symptoms Possible symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include a chronic cough, mucus production, sputum, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breath sounds, lack of energy, and sleep disturbances. The symptoms often worsen with physical exertion. An acute worsening of chronic symptoms is referred to as an exacerbation. In addition, numerous systemic and extrapulmonary concomitant … Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease