Every third patient is taking medication that may promote depression. Even doctors are often unaware of the connection.
ASA drugs are often used to prevent heart attacks or strokes. But be careful when combining it with pain relievers. You can find out what to look out for here.
Many people use the active ingredient paracetamol when they experience pain. But be careful: The over-the-counter drug can damage the heart, kidneys, stomach and intestines.
A doctor prescribes drugs via narcotics prescription (BtM prescription), the dispensing of which must be strictly controlled. Continue reading!
Acetylcysteine is an expectorant and expectorant agent that is also used in acetaminophen poisoning. Read more about it!
The abortion pill with the active ingredient mifepristone can end an unwanted pregnancy. Read here how this medicinal abortion works and which medical and legal requirements must be met for it!
Acetylsalicylic acid is effective against pain, fever and inflammation, but also as a preventative against blood clots. Read all about it here!
The active ingredient acyclovir is one of the best-known and most widely used agents against viral infections. Find out more about acyclovir here!
Alendronic acid belongs to the bisphosphonate group and is mainly used to treat osteoporosis. Read all about alendronic acid!
Antibiotics are drugs that help fight diseases caused by bacteria. Read here what there are, how they work and what to watch out for!
Medicines cannot cure an allergy - but they can alleviate symptoms. The messenger substance histamine is a starting point for many remedies.
Alfuzosin is used for benign enlarged prostate and helps against urination problems. Read more about this active ingredient!
Allopurinol is effective against increased uric acid levels in the blood and their secondary diseases such as chronic gout. Read more about allopurinol here!
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Because it is quickly addicting, it should only be taken briefly. Read more!
The active ingredient amantadine is used to prevent and treat flu, but also to treat Parkinson's disease. Read more about it!
Ambroxol is an active ingredient that has an expectorant effect on coughs, but also has an analgesic component. Learn more about Ambroxol!
Amiodarone is used to treat cardiac arrhythmias. It works well but can cause serious side effects. Read more here!
Amisulpride acts in the central nervous system and is used to treat acute and chronic schizophrenia. Read more here!
The active ingredient amitriptyline is mainly used against depression, but is also used for chronic pain. Read more about it!
Amlodipine is a long-acting antihypertensive drug from the group of calcium channel blockers. When to use it, read here!