See also Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) General information Etodolac, a pyranocarboxylic acid, was first marketed in the UK in 1986. By 1988, etodolac had been reported 27 times to the UK Committee on Safety of Medicines as being suspected of…
General information Etifoxine is a non-benzodiazepine drug, licensed in France for psychosomatic manifestations of anxiety. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
General information Etidocaine is a highly lipid-soluble, long-acting aminoamide. It has a similar adverse reactions profile to that of bupivacaine and there is an increased risk of life-threatening cardiac events compared with lidocaine [ ]. You’re Reading a Preview Become…
General information Ethylenediamine is used to improve the solubility of theophylline in the formulation known as aminophylline (theophylline ethylenediamine). Aminophylline is converted to theophylline after oral and intravenous administration. Ethylenediamine is also used as a stabilizer in creams and ointments.…
See also Disinfectants and antiseptics General information Ethylene oxide is a gas that is used in the sterilization of equipment too large for other techniques, and for sterilizing rubber, plastic goods, and other materials that are damaged by heat and…
See also Antiepileptic drugs General information The main adverse reactions to ethosuximide include gastrointestinal disturbances, anorexia, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, mood and behavioral disturbances, dyskinesias, and hiccups [ ]. Skin rashes (including Stevens–Johnson syndrome), systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, nephrotic syndrome,…
See also Antituberculosis drugs General information Ethionamide is a synthetic derivative of thio-isonicotinamide. The initial oral dosage for adults is 250 mg/day, slowly increasing up to 15–20 mg/kg/day (maximum 1 g/day). Protionamide is a pyridine derivative of ethionamide. The dosage…
General information Etherified starches are synthetic colloids containing over 90% amylopectin, a waxy starch derived from maize, that has been variably etherified. There are two major forms, hetastarch and pentastarch (both BAN and USAN). They are produced synthetically by introducing…
General information Ethanol (alcohol) is a drug of frequent abuse, and has long-term adverse effects that will not be discussed here. It is sometimes used therapeutically in the following ways: topically as an astringent; by direct instillation to embolize arteries;…
See also Antituberculosis drugs General information Ethambutol is tuberculostatic and acts against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium kansasii as well as some strains of Mycobacterium avium complex. It has no effect on other bacteria. The sensitivities of non-tuberculous mycobacteria are variable.…