Products Immunosuppressants are commercially available in numerous dosage forms, for example, as creams, ointments, tablets, capsules, solutions, eye drops, and injectables. Structure and properties Within immunosuppressants, several groups can be identified. These include steroids such as the glucocorticoids, substances of microbiological origin such as ciclosporin and mycophenolate mofetil, derivatives of nucleic acids and their components … Immunosuppressants
Products Vaccines are mainly sold as injectables. Some are also taken perorally as oral vaccines, for example, in the form of capsules (typhoid vaccine) or as a suspension for oral administration (rotavirus). Monopreparations and combination preparations are commercially available. Vaccines, with few exceptions, are stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 2 to 8 … Vaccines
Background Medicines are usually stored at room temperature between 15 to 25 °C (sometimes up to 30 °C). However, for relatively many drugs, storage in the refrigerator at a temperature between 2 to 8 °C is mandatory. Why? At a low temperature, the molecular movement and reactivity of the compounds is reduced, germ growth is … Store Cool
Products Fludarabine is commercially available as an injection/infusion preparation (generic, original: Fludara). It was approved in the United States in 1991 and in many countries in 1995. Structure and properties Fludarabine (C10H12FN5O4, Mr = 285.2 g/mol) or 9-β-D-arabinosyl-2-fluoroadenine is present in drugs as fludarabine phosphate, a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is sparingly soluble in … Fludarabine
Symptoms After an incubation period of 7-14 (up to 60) days, the following symptoms appear, initially resembling influenza: Fever Headache Irritative cough Feeling sick, tiredness Muscle pain Abdominal pain, diarrhea in adults, constipation in children. Rash on the abdomen and chest. Swelling of the spleen and liver Slow pulse There are numerous known possible complications. … Typhoid
Symptoms An injury with sea urchins manifests acutely as severe local pain, redness, bleeding, burning, swelling, tattoo-like discoloration, and an inflammatory reaction. The feet and hands are particularly affected. Systemic disorders such as low blood pressure, infectious diseases, weakness and sensory disturbances are also rarely observed. Contact with highly toxic sea urchins such as can … Sea Urchin
Symptoms The possible symptoms of tularemia, or rabbit plague, include: Fever, chills, joint pain. Headache Weakness, feeling sick Swollen lymph nodes Diarrhea The symptoms are varied because they depend on the organs affected and the port of entry. The bacterium can enter the body through the skin, eyes, mouth and lungs: Skin: skin ulceration at … Tularaemia (Rabbit Plague)
Symptoms The disease begins with nonspecific symptoms such as fever, rhinitis, cough, feeling ill, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, conjunctivitis, and sensitivity to light. Towards the end of the prodromal stage, the characteristic white-blue Koplik spots appear on the inside of the cheeks. As the disease progresses, the typical rash … Measles Causes and Treatment
Symptoms The possible symptoms of pneumonia include: Cough with sputum Fever, chills Headache Chest pain, pain when breathing Poor general condition: fatigue, weakness, feeling sick, confusion. Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Shortness of breath, cyanosis, difficulty breathing, increased respiratory rate. Blood pressure and pulse changes It should be noted that … Pneumonia Causes and Treatment
Products Siponimod was approved in film-coated tablet form in the United States in 2019 and in many countries in 2020 (Mayzent). Structure and properties Siponimod (C29H35F3N2O3, Mr = 516.6 g/mol) is present in the drug as a 2:1 co-crystal with the fumaric acid and as a white powder. The drug was developed starting from fingolimod, … Siponimod
Definition Drugs or medicines are preparations which are intended for medical use on humans. They are used not only for the treatment of diseases, but also for prevention (e.g. vaccines) and for diagnostics (e.g. contrast media). Veterinary drugs, which are used in animals, are also counted among medicinal products. Active pharmaceutical ingredients Pharmaceuticals usually contain … Drugs
Is one contagious during the flu vaccination? Even with a live vaccine, flu vaccination is an attenuated form of the flu virus. They usually have the same form as the actual flu viruses, but are far less aggressive. Therefore, one does not carry the flu itself after the vaccination and can therefore not infect anyone … Is one contagious during the flu vaccination? | Flu vaccination