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General information There are two types of contact lenses, soft and hard; most are manufactured from methacrylate polymer [ ]. Soft lenses are made of hydrophilic hydrogel polymers that contain 36–74% water. Other plastics and co-polymers are added to alter…
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General information Complementary and alternative medicine (also referred to as “non-orthodox,” “unconventional,” “holistic”, and "integrative" medicine) comprises a heterogeneous array of interventions, from acupuncture to spinal manipulation and from herbal medicine to homeopathy. The techniques referred to in this monograph…
See also Cupressaceae General information Colophony (rosin) derives from pine resin, tall oil, and stump extracts [ ]. It is used in its native or chemically modified forms, hydrogenated, disproportionated, esterified, polymerized, as salts, or reacted with maleic anhydride or…
General information Collagen is a natural fibrous protein found in human cartilage, connective tissue, and bone. Glutaraldehyde cross-linked bovine collagen is a sterile, biocompatible, biodegradable, purified bovine dermocollagen cross-linked with glutaraldehyde, mixed in a phosphate buffered saline solution. Purified solubilized…
General information Colchicine is an antimitotic agent, highly effective in the treatment of gout, but associated with considerable toxicity. Diarrhea is used as a criterion for adequate dosage. Accidental overdosage occurs relatively often and can be dangerous. For these reasons,…
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General information The pharmacodynamic and adverse effects of codeine are mainly due to O-demethylation by CYP2D6 to morphine or a metabolite of morphine [ ]. Poor metabolizers may lack the analgesic effect of codeine. In a retrospective study of patients…
General information Cocamidopropyl betaine is the most commonly used amphoteric surfactant in shampoos, bath products, and other cosmetic products. It is popular because of its relatively low potential for irritation. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…