See also Fluoride salts and derivatives General information Hydrofluoric acid is widely used in industrial settings, but also in domestic products, such as cleaning solutions and rust removers. On the other hand, it is one of the most corrosive inorganic…
General information Hydrocodone is a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic and a cough suppressant, similar to codeine. It is metabolized to the O- and N-demethylated products, hydromorphone and norhydrocodone [ ]. Drug studies You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
General information Hydrazine sulfate has been claimed to be effective in the management of cancers [ , ] and has been promoted as an alternative cancer cure [ ]. However, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled studies have suggested no benefit from hydrazine…
General information Hydralazine is a direct vasodilator that acts on vascular smooth muscle to produce systemic vasodilatation. As a result there is baroreceptor-mediated activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the renin–angiotensin system. Vasodilators (as monotherapy) are associated acutely with…
General information Hycanthone is a derivative of lucanthone, but has less gastrointestinal and nervous system toxicity. It is effective against both Schistosoma hematobium and Schistosoma mansoni and is given as a single intramuscular injection in doses of 1.0–2.5 mg/kg […
General information Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that depolymerizes the mucopolysaccharide hyaluronic acid, which is a component of the mucoprotein ground substance or tissue cement and thus increases membrane permeability, reduces viscosity, and makes tissues more readily permeable [ ]. It…
General information Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide that is widely distributed in body tissues and intracellular fluids, including the aqueous and vitreous humour, synovial fluid, and in the ground substance that surrounds cells [ ]. It is a…
General information Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide and the number one cause in the developing world. It is almost invariably associated with HPV infection. HPV type 16 is found in about…
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General information For a complete account of adverse reactions to estrogens, readers should consult the following monographs as well as this one: Diethylstilbestrol Estrogens Hormonal contraceptives—emergency contraception Hormonal contraceptives—oral Hormone replacement therapy—estrogens Hormone replacement therapy—estrogens + androgens. For a complete…