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Vilazodone acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (IC 50 = 2.1 nM; K i = 0.1 nM) and 5-HT 1A receptor partial agonist (IC 50 = 0.2 nM; IA = ~60–70%). [ 14 ] [ 26 ] It has negligible affinity for other serotonin receptors such as 5-HT 1D , 5-HT 2A , and 5-HT 2C , [ 26 ] [ 27 ] as well as the norepinephrine and dopamine transporters (K i = 56 ...
The dosage form for a pharmaceutical contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient, which is the drug substance itself, and excipients, which are the ingredients of the tablet, or the liquid in which the active agent is suspended, or other material that is pharmaceutically inert. Drugs are chosen primarily for their active ingredients.
In the United States, it is used to treat schizophrenia for people aged 13 years and older, as well as depressive episodes of bipolar disorder age 10 and over as a monotherapy, and in conjunction with lithium or valproate in adults. [24] In July 2013, lurasidone received approval for bipolar I depression. [25] [26] [27] [28]
The internal phase (solid) is dispersed throughout the external phase (fluid) through mechanical agitation, with the use of certain excipients or suspending agents. An example of a suspension would be sand in water. The suspended particles are visible under a microscope and will settle over time if left undisturbed. This distinguishes a ...
Cetrorelix (INN Tooltip International Nonproprietary Name, BAN Tooltip British Approved Name), or cetrorelix acetate (USAN Tooltip United States Adopted Name, JAN Tooltip Japanese Accepted Name), sold under the brand name Cetrotide, is an injectable gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist.
The FDA approved Zepbound, a GLP-1 agonist that reduces appetite and also better helps the body break down sugar and fat. Woman who lost 123 pounds shares story.
Diethylstilbestrol (DES), also known as stilbestrol or stilboestrol, is a nonsteroidal estrogen medication, which is presently rarely used. [5] [6] [7] In the past, it was widely used for a variety of indications, including pregnancy support for those with a history of recurrent miscarriage, hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and estrogen deficiency, treatment of prostate cancer and ...
"In the 60s, the skin tends to become drier, thinner and more delicate due to decreased natural oil production and a decline in collagen and elastin," said Dr. Hannah Kopelman, host of the podcast ...