(Brand name: Monitan), with its CAS registry number of , has its IUPAC name of N-(3-acetyl-4-{2-hydroxy-3-[(propan-2-yl)amino]propoxy}phenyl)butanamide. Following are the detailed

(Brand name: Glucobay), with its CAS registry number of , has its IUPAC name of (2R,3R,4R,5S,6R)-5-{[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6R)-5-{[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-5-{[(1S,4S,5S,6S)-4,5,6-tri

Acamprosate (Brand name: Campral), with its CAS registry number of , has its IUPAC name of 3-acetamidopropane-1-sulfonic acid. Following are the detailed information of Acamprosate:

(brand name: Ziagen), with its CAS registry number , has its IUPAC name of [(1S,4R)-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]cyclopent-2-en-1-yl]methanol. And it is a powerful nucleosi

Why is this medication prescribed® Voriconazole is used to treat serious fungal infections such as invasive aspergillosis (a fungal infection that begins in the lungs

Background has been used since ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing, although the usefulness of this approach is only partially confirmed by the clinical data of today. is neces

Background   The terms yohimbine, yohimbine hydrochloride, and yohimbe bark extract are related but not interchangeable. Yohimbine is an active chemical (indole alkalo

Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) Background It has been hypothesized that wild yam ( Dioscorea villosa  and other  Dioscorea  species) p

White horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.) Background Since ancient Egypt, white horehound ( Marrubium vulgare  L.) has been used as an expectoran

Background The name "vitamin K" refers to a group of chemically similar fat-soluble compounds called naphthoquinones. (phytonadione) is the natural form of vitamin K, wh

Background   Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes

Vitamin C () Background   Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and b

Background Vitamin B6 () is required for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine and for myelin formation. Pyridoxine deficiency in adults prin

Vitamin B12 Background Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meat, and dairy products. Vit

(retinol) Background Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is derived from two sources: preformed retinoids and provitamin carotenoids. Retinoids, such as retinal and re

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) Background Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia that currently grows in most parts of the world. The name is believed to come from the Latin word &

Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) and Background The rhizome (root) of turmeric ( Curcuma longa  Linn.) has long been used in traditional Asian medicine to treat ga

Thiamin (thiamine), vitamin B1 Background   Thiamin (also spelled "thiamine") is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, previously known as vitamin B1 or an

(Melaleuca alternifolia [Maiden & Betche] Cheel) Background Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of  Melaleuca alternifolia . Tea tre

Sweet almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) Background The almond is closely related to the peach, apricot, and cherry (all classified as drupes). Unlike the others, however, th