Category Internal Medicine

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See also Benzodiazepines General information Clobazam, a 1,5-benzodiazepine, differs in its chemical structure from most other benzodiazepines. It has been claimed to have less sedative effects for its effective anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety effects [ ]. Whether because of tolerance or…

See also Anticholinergic drugs General information The anticholinergic drug clidinium is a component of Librax (chlordiazepoxide 5 mg plus clidinium bromide 2.5 mg); the dose used is sufficient to produce typical anticholinergic adverse effects. Since it is combined with a…

See also Beta 2 -adrenoceptor agonists General information Apart from being a beta 2 -adrenoceptor agonist, clenbuterol is also used by bodybuilders for its anabolic effects. It may cause somewhat more adverse reactions than some other beta 2 -adrenoceptor agonists,…

See also Antihistamines General information Clemastine [ , ] belongs to the benzhydryl ether group and was developed in the hope of lessening sedative effects. There was no significant difference compared with other first-generation antihistamines. You’re Reading a Preview Become…

General information Like alizapride, clebopride is a prokinetic dopamine receptor antagonist that has extrapyramidal effects. These effects were initially overlooked, but a warning was eventually issued in 1988 [ ]. The problem has continued to be reported, the incidence at…

General information Clarithromycin is a commonly used macrolide antibiotic and is a regular part of regimens for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori , often in combination with a nitroimidazole antibiotic as well, in addition to a proton pump inhibitor. Variable…

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General information Citric acid is used in effervescing mixtures and granules. Formulations that contain citric acid are used in the management of dry mouth and to dissolve renal calculi, alkalinize the urine, and prevent encrustation of urinary catheters. Citric acid…

See also Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) General information Citalopram Citalopram is a racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative and is a highly selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor with minimal effects on noradrenaline and dopamine neuronal reuptake. Inhibition of 5-HT re-uptake by citalopram…