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A parasympathomimetic drug, sometimes called a cholinomimetic drug [1] or cholinergic receptor stimulating agent, [2] is a substance that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS).
Antiparasitics are a class of medications which are indicated for the treatment of parasitic diseases, such as those caused by helminths, [1] amoeba, [2] ectoparasites, parasitic fungi, [3] and protozoa, [1] among others.
In Romania metamizole is available as the original marketed pharmaceutical product by Zentiva as Algocalmin, as 500 mg immediate release tablets. It's also available as an injection with 1 g of metamizole sodium dissolved in 2 ml of solvent. In Israel it is sold under the brand name "Optalgin" (Hebrew: אופטלגין), manufactured by Teva.
Zilpaterol is a β 2 adrenergic agonist. [2] [3] Under its brand name, Zilmax, it is used to increase the size of cattle and the efficiency of feeding them. [4]Zilmax is produced by Intervet, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., [4] [5] and marketed as a "beef-improvement technology". [6]
Physostigmine, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, can be used to treat glaucoma and delayed gastric emptying.Because it enhances the transmission of acetylcholine signals in the brain and can cross the blood–brain barrier, physostigmine salicylate is used to treat anticholinergic poisoning (that is, poisoning by substances that interfere with the transmission of acetylcholine signaling, such ...
Licofelone is a dual COX/LOX inhibitor [1] [2] that was studied in clinical trials as a treatment for osteoarthritis [3] and which was under development by Merckle GmbH with partners Alfa Wassermann and Lacer.
Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic of the ureidopenicillin class. [1] The chemical structure of piperacillin and other ureidopenicillins incorporates a polar side chain that enhances penetration into Gram-negative bacteria and reduces susceptibility to cleavage by Gram-negative beta lactamase enzymes.
The spectrum of action includes many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (including Pseudomonas) and anaerobic bacteria. The overall spectrum is similar to that of imipenem, although meropenem is more active against Enterobacteriaceae and less active against Gram-positive bacteria. Meropenem is effective against bacteria producing extended ...