Active Ingredients

An aminoglycoside is an antibiotic from the group of oligosaccharides (carbohydrates from several identical or different simple sugars). Aminoglycoside antibiotics have a bactericidal effect.

The term aminoglycosides encompasses various antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial infectious diseases. Typically, aminoglycosides are given by injection either intravenously or intramuscularly

The active ingredient aminophenazone has an antipyretic and analgesic effect. However, the analgesic is controversial because of its side effects. In some European countries it is no longer sold on the free market.

Aminopenicillins are antibiotics that are used for antimicrobial treatment. Due to the chemical expansion of penicillin with an amino group on the benzyl residue, the drug group shows a broader spectrum of activity than penicillin. Aminopenicillins

Aminophylline is a combination of active ingredients that dilate the bronchi and blood vessels. It is primarily used as an anti-asthmatic for bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Amiodarone is used to treat various cardiac arrhythmias. It is given in tablet form and is known to work well when other antiarrhythmic drugs are unsuccessful in the patient.

The active ingredient amisulpride is a benzamide and sulpiride derivative. It is sold under several names and is used as an atypical neuroleptic for schizophrenia therapy. Amisulpride requires a prescription.

Amitriptyline is one of the first antidepressants that has been on the market since the early 1960s. It is mainly given for depression that accompanies anxiety disorders. Another area of ​​application is pain therapy

The drug amlodipine is mainly used to combat hypertension - high blood pressure. Due to its long duration of action, it can also reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular complaints.

Amitriptyline oxide, a drug that belongs to the group of tricyclic antidepressants, is used to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic sleep disorders. It is known as amitriptyline oxide 2-water as an active ingredient

Amodiaquine is an active ingredient that is used to treat malaria. It is used as a mono- and combination preparation, in particular against malaria tropica, which is triggered by the single-cell parasite Plasmodium falciparum.

Ammonium bituminosulfonate is an anti-inflammatory agent that is used in the treatment of skin diseases. The agent is to be applied to the area of ​​skin to be treated in the form of a black ointment and as a solution. Medication with

Amoxapine is part of the family of mood-enhancing medicines. The antidepressant works comparatively quickly and can improve mental well-being for several hours.

The antimycotic Amorolfin can be used to treat dermatological fungal diseases. The active ingredient is available as a varnish to treat nail fungus and as a cream against skin fungus.

Medicinal substance, stimulant drug, doping agent - amphetamine has gone through a lot in its history and has received many names. It is illegal under the name "Speed" in this country, but it was still used as a cold medicine in the 1930s

Amphotericin B is a very powerful antifungal agent. It is used to fight fungal infections. Although it is a drug that is often prescribed due to its high degree of effectiveness, it also stands out due to its numerous side effects

Amoxicillin belongs to the group of aminopenicillins and is used as a broad spectrum antibiotic. The active ingredient has been approved since 1981 and has been available under various trade names since then. The drug works against both gram-negative and gram-positive

The active ingredient ampicillin is an antibiotic from the large group of penicillins. Due to its broad spectrum of activity, ampicillin is used successfully against a number of bacterial infections.

Amrinone is a drug that has been used to treat severe heart failure that does not respond to other drugs. It is now also due in Germany as well as most other German-speaking countries

Amprenavir is a medicinal substance and belongs to the group of HIV protease inhibitors. The agent is used to treat HIV infections.