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Generality Fluoroquinolones are antibacterial drugs used in the treatment of different types of infections. Fluoroquinolones - General Chemical Structure In detail, the quinolone antibacterial drugs that, within their chemical structure, have one or more fluorine atoms (from which, precisely, the prefix "fluoro-") fall into the group of fluoroquinolones

Watch the video X Watch the video on youtube Generality Skin fungi are a group of microorganisms capable of causing various diseases affecting the epidermis and dermis, generally known as cutaneous mycoses (or dermatomycoses ) Skin fungi - Pityriasis Versicolor Also called fungi , fungi are commonly found in skin flora and in the environment, but generally they are not a problem; in fact, they tend to "cohabit" with the human organism in the state of saprophytes, without harming you

Generality Gabapentin is an active ingredient used in the treatment of epilepsy and peripheral neuropathic pain . Gabapentin - Chemical Structure Gabapentin was synthesized with the aim of creating an active ingredient capable of exerting an agonist action against gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABA), one of the most important neurotransmitters inhibiting the central nervous system

Generality Guaifenesin is an active ingredient with an expectorant action , widely used in the treatment of productive cough or oily cough. Also known as glyceryl guaiacolate , guaifenesin is able to fluidify , therefore facilitating the expulsion of the excess mucus ( phlegm ) produced in the course of diseases - both acute and chronic - of the respiratory system

What is that Sodium hypochlorite is an active ingredient with a disinfectant action which - appropriately diluted - is part of the composition of over-the-counter drugs for topical use, intended for the disinfection of injured skin . More precisely, within these products, sodium hypochlorite is found in very low concentrations, generally 0

Generality Lamotrigine is an active ingredient belonging to the group of antiepileptics and usually used in the treatment of epilepsy . Lamotrigine - Chemical Structure Despite this, lamotrigine has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder and, in particular, in the treatment of acute depressive episodes

At therapeutic doses, lidocaine is an excellent local anesthetic drug, also used as an anti-arrhythmic drug. Contraindications Do not take lidocaine in case of suspected or confirmed allergy / sensitivity to the active ingredient or any other type of paralyzing substance. Furthermore, lidocaine is strongly discouraged in the following circumstances: Hypotension not related to arrhythmias Bradycardia: reduction in heart rate below the normal range which, in adults, is 60 beats per minute Peacemaker Porphyria: clinical syndrome that affects skin and nervous system

What is lidocaine? Lidocaine is an active ingredient widely used as a local and anti-arrhythmic anesthetic. Lidocaine can be applied directly on the skin surface, inoculated under the skin, injected intravenously or infiltrated into the joint: Distributed on the skin , lidocaine is used to relieve itching, burning or pain due to inflammation of the skin

Generality Lovastatin is an active ingredient used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia . Lovastatin - Chemical Structure Belonging to the statin group, lovastatin can also be used to decrease excessively high levels of triglycerides in the blood and not just cholesterol levels. In order to carry out its activity, lovastatin must be taken orally

Generality The use of marijuana for therapeutic use has been approved in Italy for several years, although the debate in this area continues to remain on arousing conflicting opinions. In truth, the use of marijuana in the medical field dates back to a far more distant past than one can imagine. Suffice it to say, in fact, that the first documentation mentioning marijuana for therapeutic use is represented by Chinese medical texts dating back to 3000 years ago