Products No drugs containing clebopride are on the market in many countries. Structure and properties Cleboprid (C20H24ClN3O2, Mr = 373.9 g/mol) is present in drugs as clebopride malate, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Clebopride is a substituted benzamide. Effects Clebopride (ATC A03FA06) has prokinetic and antiemetic properties. Indications For the … Cleboprid
Introduction Anti-inflammatory drugs are drugs that are intended to suppress an inflammation of the body. They are therefore always used when an inflammatory reaction takes place in the body and this reaction should be suppressed. Inflammatory reactions take place in many diseases, such as allergies, rheumatoid arthritis or bronchitis. Anti-inflammatory drugs are also known as … Inflammation inhibitors
Metabolism The metabolism of a drug depends, among other things, on whether it was taken as a tablet, injected through the vein, applied as an ointment or administered by inhalation, for example. The steroid prednisolone, for example, which is taken as a tablet, reaches its maximum concentration in the blood after about two hours after … Metabolism | Inflammation inhibitors
Definition – What is an orthosis? An orthosis is a medical aid that is used to support functions of the musculoskeletal system, especially joints. They are used after operations, accidents or in cases of congenital malpositions and serve to secure or restore posture. Orthoses are available for all major joints such as the knee or … Orthosis – Reasons and forms
How does an orthosis work? Despite the variety of different orthoses and the differences in shape and size, orthoses are usually based on a common principle of action. This is the so-called three-force principle. Here, the effect of the orthosis is achieved by having three points of contact on the corresponding part of the body, … How does an orthosis work? | Orthosis – Reasons and forms
Should I also wear an orthosis at night? Orthoses should always be worn as agreed with the doctor. Due to the large number of different orthoses, no general statement can be made as to whether they should be worn at night. In many cases it is appropriate or even necessary to wear the orthosis at … Should I also wear an orthosis at night? | Orthosis – Reasons and forms
An emergency set for allergy sufferers is useful and necessary if the person is prone to severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the strongest reaction of the body to a certain substance, an allergen. This is when the immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance, for example by releasing histamine. This reaction can … Allergy – Emergency set
The emergency set The emergency set for allergy sufferers consists of three medicines that are available separately or are prescribed by a doctor: Adrenaline auto-injector Antihistamine (drops, juice or tablets) Cortisone (juice, tablets or suppositories) Adrenaline: The effect of adrenaline sets in very quickly, it normalises heart function, increases blood pressure and thus leads to … The emergency set | Allergy – Emergency set
Is the emergency set available over the counter? If you are a severe allergy sufferer, you always need a prescription from the doctor treating you to obtain an emergency set for an allergic emergency in the pharmacy. The medicines in these sets are not available without a prescription. This is because the active ingredients they … Is the emergency set available over the counter? | Allergy – Emergency set
Application for conjunctivitis Bepanthen® eye drops are very well suited for the treatment of a so-called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (conjunctivitis). This type of conjunctivitis is not infectious but can be caused by various causes that disturb the tear film. The consequences are dry eyes and irritation of the conjunctiva. Redness, a burning or foreign body sensation, … Application for conjunctivitis | Bepanthen® eye drops
Contraindications When using Bepanthen® eye drops, there are few contraindications that must be considered. An important contraindication is known allergies or hypersensitivity to one or more of the ingredients contained. Furthermore Bepanthen® eye drops should not be used if the containers are damaged. Single-dose containers are also intended for single use only, as no preservatives … Contraindications | Bepanthen® eye drops
Application for contact lenses Bepanthen® eye drops may also be used with hard as well as soft contact lenses. The contact lenses do not have to be removed for use. However, regular breaks from the contact lenses are recommended to protect the eye and the strained tear film. All articles in this series: Bepanthen® eye … Application for contact lenses | Bepanthen® eye drops
