Medicines usually do not work in powder or tablet form, but as drops, why?

Hey, I've asked myself this question many times, done a lot of research, and never found a solution. Maybe there are doctors, chemists, or biologists here who might have an answer. I noticed this phenomenon very early on, especially with painkillers. Especially ibuprofen. No matter how many tablets I take or what dosage, they have…

Why is the protein casein not illegal but available for purchase?

While researching nutrition recently, I came across casein, a protein found in dairy products, especially cheese. This protein is converted in the stomach into the hormone casomorphin, which has an opioid effect very similar to morphine. Since the protein in cheese is not present in such high concentrations, one would have to consume a very…

How does it work?

I've been taking tianeptine (Tianeurax) for almost a week now, and I have to honestly say that it works for me like no other antidepressant has. I feel much better with tianeptine, but I still have one question: How can it control my depressive episodes so well, unlike SSRIs or SNRIs? It works completely differently…

Narcotics?

Hello, I have to give a presentation about narcotics in my 12th-grade biology class soon, and I would be very grateful if someone could explain in detail how they work biochemically at synapses and in the central nervous system. 50% of the presentation will be about this mechanism of action. Thanks in advance. 🙂