Azithromycin

Products Azithromycin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, powder for preparation of a suspension, and granules (Zithromax, generic). Furthermore, a granule for the preparation of a sustained-release oral suspension is available (Zithromax Uno). Eye drops have also been released in some countries. Azithromycin has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure … Azithromycin

Tonic

Products Traditional tonics (synonyms: tonics, roborants) are thick preparations, which are mainly offered in glass bottles. Today, effervescent tablets, capsules, tablets and powders, among others, are also on the market. Strengtheners are also manufactured in pharmacies and are available both as approved drugs and as dietary supplements. In many countries, well-known brand names include, for … Tonic

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Products Amoxicillin is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, dispersible tablets, as powder or granules for the preparation of a suspension, as an infusion and injection preparation, and as a veterinary drug. In addition to the original Clamoxyl, numerous generics are available today. Amoxicillin was launched in 1972 and has been approved … Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Sulfasalazine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Sulfasalazine is commercially available as tablets and as dragées with an enteric coating (salazopyrin, salazopyrin EN, some countries: azulfidine, azulfidine EN, or RA). It has been approved in many countries since 1950. EN stands for enteric coated and RA for Rheumatoid Arthritis. EN dragées have a coating to prevent irritation and improve gastric tolerance. … Sulfasalazine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Obeticholic Acid

Products Obeticholic acid is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Ocaliva). It has been approved in the EU and US since 2016 and in many countries since 2018. Structure and properties Obeticholic acid (C26H44O4, Mr = 420.6 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is highly soluble in water at a high pH. … Obeticholic Acid

Thiamazole

Products Thiamazole is approved in the form of film-coated tablets and as [solution for injection>injections] (Thiamazol Henning, Germany). In many countries, it is commercially available only as a veterinary drug for cats. This article refers to human use. Thiamazole is also known as methimazole. Structure and properties Thiamazole (C4H6N2S, Mr = 114.2 g/mol) is a … Thiamazole

Tramadol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Tramadol is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, melting tablets, drops, effervescent tablets, suppositories, and as a solution for injection. (Tramal, generic). Fixed combinations with acetaminophen are also available (Zaldiar, generic). Tramadol was developed by Grünenthal in Germany in 1962 and has been approved in many countries since 1977 and in the … Tramadol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Prasugrel

Products Prasugrel is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Efient). It was approved in many countries, in the EU and in the US in 2009. Generic versions were registered in 2019. Structure and properties Prasugrel (C20H20FNO3S, Mr = 373.4 g/mol) belongs to the group of thienopyridines and exists as a hydrochloride as a … Prasugrel

Gefitinib

Products Gefitinib is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Iressa). It was approved in many countries in 2011. Structure Gefitinib (C22H24ClFN4O3, Mr = 446.9 g/mol) is a morpholine and aniline quinazoline derivative. It exists as a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water, especially at high pH. Effects Gefitinib (ATC L01XE02) is … Gefitinib

Antithrombotics

Effects Antithrombotic Anticoagulant Fibrinolytic Active ingredients Salicylates: Acetylsalicylic acid 100 mg (Aspirin Cardio). P2Y12 antagonists: Clopidogrel (Plavix, generics). Prasugrel (Efient) Ticagrelor (Brilique) GP IIb/IIIa antagonists: Abciximab (ReoPro) Eptifibatide (Integrilin) Tirofiban (Aggrastat) PAR-1 antagonists: Vorapaxar (Zontivity) Vitamin K antagonists (coumarins): Phenprocoumon (Marcoumar). Acenocoumarol (Sintrom) Not on sale in many countries: dicoumarol, warfarin. Heparins: Heparin sodium Heparin-Calcium … Antithrombotics

Ketoprofen

Products Ketoprofen is commercially available as a gel (Fastum). It has been approved in many countries since 1992 and in the EU since 1978. The -enantiomer dexketoprofen is available as tablets and as a solution for injection (Ketesse). This article refers to external use. After the safety of topical ketoprofen was questioned in France in … Ketoprofen

Orlistat: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Orlistat is available in many countries in the form of capsules and has been approved since 1998 (Xenical, 120 mg, Roche Pharmaceuticals). In 2009, it was also approved for self-medication after specialist consultation with healthcare professionals without a doctor’s prescription at half the dosage (Alli, 60 mg, GlaxoSmithKline). The generic Xenical drug Orlistat Sandoz … Orlistat: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses