Category drugs

Generality The use of marijuana for the treatment of pain has been widespread and legalized in many countries for a very long time. In Italy, however, the use of marijuana to combat pain has been permitted by law for just over ten years (2006). Of course, the use of marijuana for the treatment of pain is legal only if this substance is prescribed by the doctor and only if it is produced by the authorities in accordance with strict criteria regulated by law

Generality Metoclopramide is an active ingredient with prokinetic and antiemetic activity . Metoclopramide - Chemical Structure Metoclopramide, to carry out the aforementioned activities, can be administered either orally (tablets, granules and effervescent tablets, syrup), or parenterally (solution for injection)

Generality Midodrine is an active ingredient used in the treatment of hypotension . Midodrina - Chemical Structure Midodrine is available in medicines suitable for oral administration ( oral tablets and drops) and for parenteral administration (solution for injection). In truth, midodrine is a pro-drug , this means that the molecule becomes active and performs its therapeutic action only after metabolism

Generality Misoprostol is a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). Misoprostol - General Chemical Structure It is an active ingredient used in therapy in multiple situations. More in detail, misoprostol is included in the composition of medicines used to treat or prevent damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa ( cytoprotective activity ) and - at the appropriate dosages - in the composition of medicines used in the gynecological field due to the induction of childbirth or abortion

Generality Morniflumate is an active ingredient belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also known as NSAIDs ). Morniflumate can be given to adults and - at appropriate dosages - even to children. It is available in different pharmaceutical forms, such as tablets , granules for oral suspension, ready-to-use oral suspension and suppositories

Generality The term "narcotics" generally refers to a set of drugs that - in addition to the analgesic effect - are also able to induce narcosis in the patient. Narcosis is a temporary and reversible state, characterized by muscle relaxation, absence of pain perception and deep sleep. In the past, the term "narcotics" was used to indicate all the active ingredients belonging to the class of opioid analgesics; however, currently this term is considered rather obsolete and somewhat ambiguous, since, often, the word "narcotics" is used improperly also to indicate othe

Generality Nitroglycerin - also known as trinitroglycerin or glyceryl trinitrate - is an active ingredient belonging to the group of organic nitrates. From the chemical point of view, nitroglycerin is a glycerine nitric triester. This active ingredient is used in therapy for the treatment of various heart diseases and for the treatment of pain caused by chronic anal fissures

Generality Noradrenaline as a drug is used parenterally in emergency situations . Norepinephrine - or norepinephrine , if you prefer - is a known endogenous catecholamine implicated in many body functions. More in detail, it is an important neurotransmitter , characteristic of the sympathetic nervous system and, as such, capable of interacting with adrenergic receptors , both alpha and beta type

What is that Norethisterone is an active substance of the progestagen type, used in the treatment of various disorders that can affect adult women and women in the post-menopausal period. Also known as norethindrone , norethisterone is a first-generation synthetic progestin similar to 17-hydroxyprogesterone

Generality The use of oxytocin as a drug is carried out in all those cases in which it is necessary to induce labor . Oxytocin is a molecule of natural origin; more precisely, it is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland . Oxytocin is a hormone implicated in various functions of the body, both female and male; however, it is particularly important during pregnancy