Beta-carotene is found in many foods and is sold as a dietary supplement. Beta-carotene is a carotenoid, weak antioxidant; precursor of vitamin A, which is essential for vision and growth. Used to reduce the severity of photosensitivity reactions in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). Has been used in high-dose antioxidant supplements containing ascorbic acid and vitamin E with zinc in high-risk patients with age-related macular degeneration. Beta-carotene is also used to decrease asthma symptoms caused by exercise; to prevent certain cancers, heart disease, cataracts; and to treat AIDS, alcoholism, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, epilepsy, headache, heartburn, high blood pressure, infertility, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, schizophrenia, and skin disorders including psoriasis and vitiligo.

Camostat mesilate (FOY-305) is a synthetic f low-molecular weight protease inhibitor. It is able to inhibit trypsin, prostasin, matriptase and plasma kallikrein. In addition camostat attenuates airway epithelial sodium channel function and enhances mucociliary clearance. Camostat mesilate tablets (FOIPAN®) are approved in Japan and used for the treatment of remission of acute symptoms of chronic pancreatitis and postoperative reflux esophagitis.

Camostat mesilate (FOY-305) is a synthetic f low-molecular weight protease inhibitor. It is able to inhibit trypsin, prostasin, matriptase and plasma kallikrein. In addition camostat attenuates airway epithelial sodium channel function and enhances mucociliary clearance. Camostat mesilate tablets (FOIPAN®) are approved in Japan and used for the treatment of remission of acute symptoms of chronic pancreatitis and postoperative reflux esophagitis.