Images that reveal the microscopical beauty of: Drugs, Painkillers, medication & Food Additives.
In this publication I will share my latest results within the Micrograph project. Keep in mind that this publication will be updated over time to share new results.
There are a few main and sub categories that I’m currently working on: — (Party) Drugs — Medicine: OTC Painkillers, Antibiotics, Vitamins & Prescription — Food Additives — Miscellaneous
Some of these category’s / results already have a dedicated publication dedicated to them: Over the Counter Painkillers and Antibiotics these two publications will be updated accordingly when new results within these (sub) categories are made. For all other publications related to this project please take a look here: https://medium.com/micrograph-stories
In the future I like to extend and write new publications related to my findings and results. Till then this page will be there as a “placeholder” to keep you up to date.
*All (medicine) samples are used in its total for this project, so there might be a chance you don’t actually see the working compound but the binding, or a combination of the binding(s) and the working compounds of the sample it self.
Category: (PARTY) Drugs
Sub-Category:
2C-B
∢ 2C-B — C10H14BrNO2
⋇ A psychedelic drug of the 2C family. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin in 1974.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2C-B
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 200x enlargement.
Amphetamine
∢ Amphetamine — C9H13N
⋇ A potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the phenethylamine class that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Amphetamine was discovered in 1887
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphetamine
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 40x enlargement.
DMT
∢ DMT — C12H16N2
⋇ A psychedelic compound of the tryptamine family. It is a structural analog of serotonin and melatonin and a functional analog of other psychedelic tryptamines. It is consumed by indigenous Amazonian Amerindian cultures through the consumption of ayahuasca for divinatory and healing purposes.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N,N-Dimethyltryptamine
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 400x enlargement.
GHB
∢ GHB — C4H8O3
⋇ A naturally occurring substance found in the human central nervous system, as well as in wine, beef, small citrus fruits, and in small amounts in almost all animals. GHB has been used in a medical setting as a general anesthetic, to treat conditions such as insomnia, clinical depression, narcolepsy, and alcoholism, and to improve athletic performance. It is also used as an intoxicant (illegally in many jurisdictions) or as a date rape drug.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma-Hydroxybutyric_acid
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 100x enlargement.
LSD
∢ LSD — C20H25N3O
⋇ A psychedelic drug of the ergoline family, well known for its psychological effects, which can include altered thinking processes, closed- and open-eye visuals, synesthesia, an altered sense of time and spiritual experiences, as well as for its key role in 1960s counterculture. It is used mainly as an entheogen and recreational drug. LSD is non-addictive, and is not known to cause brain damage. However, acute adverse psychiatric reactions such as anxiety, paranoia, and delusions are possible.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysergic_acid_diethylamide
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 40x enlargement.
MDMA
∢ MDMA — C11H15NO2
⋇A psychoactive drug of the substituted methylenedioxyphenethylamine and substituted amphetamine classes of drugs that is consumed primarily for its euphoric and empathogenic effects. Pharmacologically, MDMA acts as a serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine releasing agent and re-uptake inhibitor.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 200x enlargement.
XTC, Ketamine, Cocaine, Oxycodone
These are still work in progress, soon to be added in the (party) drug series . (I got results but I need to perfect the proces. Eventually I hope too add even more of these Illegal (party) hard drugs.
Category: MEDICINE
Sub-Category: Over the Counter Painkillers
Acetaminophen
∢ Paracetamol — C8H9NO2
⋇ Also known as acetaminophen, is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer).
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paracetamol
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 40x enlargement.
Diclofenac
∢ Diclofenac — C14H11Cl2NO2
⋇ A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken or applied to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in certain conditions.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diclofenac
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 40x enlargement.
Aspirin
∢ Aspirin — C9H8O4
⋇ A asalicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Aspirin also has an anti-platelet effect by inhibiting the production of thromboxane, which under normal circumstances binds platelet molecules together to create a patch over damaged walls of blood vessels.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirin
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 40x enlargement.
Ibuprofen & Naproxen
These are still work in progress, soon to be added in the over the counter pain killer series.
Category: “Medicine”
Sub-Category: Antibiotics
Ciprofloxacin
∢ Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3
⋇ An antibiotic that can treat a number of bacterial infections. It is a second-generationfluoroquinolone. Its spectrum of activity includes most strains of bacterial pathogens responsible for respiratory, urinary tract, gastrointestinal, and abdominal infections.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciprofloxacin
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 40x enlargement.
Amoxicillin, Amphotericin B, Roxithromydin, Clarithroycin & Clindamycin
These are still work in progress, hopefully soon to be added in these series of antibiotics.
Category: “Medicine”
Sub-Category: Vitamins
Vitamine C
∢ Vitamin C — C6H8O6
⋇ Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 200x enlargement.
Vitamines
Just like the other comments I would love to continue to expand this series of vitamines so I can make a series of it.
Category: MEDICINE
Sub-Category: Prescription
The Birth Control Pill
∢ Ethinylestradiol & levonorgestrel 0.03/0.15 — C20H24O2 / C21H28O2
⋇ COCP, often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as “the pill”, is a birth control method that includes a combination of an estrogen (estradiol) and a progestogen (progestin)
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_oral_contraceptive_pill
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 100x enlargement.
Diltiazem
∢ Diltiazem — C22H26N2O4S
⋇ A calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. It is a benzothiazepine. It relaxes the smooth muscles in the walls of arteries, which opens (dilates) the arteries, allows blood to flow more easily, and lowers blood pressure.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diltiazem
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 400x enlargement.
Dipyridamole
∢ Dipyridamole — C24H40N8O4
⋇ a medicine that inhibits thrombus formation[1] when given chronically and causes vasodilation when given at high doses over a short time.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipyridamole
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 40x enlargement.
Other medication
In the future I hope to receive more medication from people supporting my micrography project, and hopefully I will be able to visualize some more commonly used medicine.
Category: OTC MEDICINE
Sub-Category: Dermatological
Salicylic acid
∢ Salicylic acid— C4H6O6
⋇ A monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid and a beta hydroxy acid. It has the formula C7H6O3. This colorless crystalline organic acid is widely used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone. It is derived from the metabolism of salicin. In addition to being an important active metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which acts in part as a prodrug to salicylic acid, it is probably best known for its use as a key ingredient in topical anti-acne products. The salts and esters of salicylic acid are known as salicylates.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salicylic_acid
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with 40x enlargement.
Category: Miscellaneous
Sub-Category: Food additives
Potassium bitartrate
∢ Potassium bitartrate — C4H6O6
⋇ A white crystalline diprotic acid. This aldaric acid occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes,bananas, and tamarinds, is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a leavening agent in recipes, and is one of the main acids found in wine. It is added to other foods to give a sour taste, and is used as an antioxidant. Salts of tartaric acid are known as tartrates. It is a dihydroxyl derivative of succinic acid.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartaric_acid
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope with an halve wave plate (berek filter) shot with 100x enlargement.
Caffeine
∢ Caffeine— C8H10N4O2
⋇ a central nervous system (CNS)stimulant of the methylxanthine class of psychoactive drugs.https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Caffeine It is the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug, but unlike many other psychoactive substances, it is legal and unregulated in nearly all parts of the world. It is a bitter, white crystalline purine, a methylxanthine alkaloid, and thus closely related chemically to the adenine and guanine contained indeoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). It is found in the seeds, nuts, or leaves of a number of plants native to South America and East Asia. The most well known source of caffeine is the seed (commonly incorrectly referred to as the “bean”) of Coffee plants. Beverages containing caffeine are ingested to relieve or prevent drowsiness and to increase one’s energy level. Caffeine is extracted from the plant part containing it for making beverages by steeping it in water, a process called infusion. These beverages are very popular: in North America, 90% of adults consume caffeine daily.
More information at https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Caffeine
∅ This image is made with a cross polarization microscope shot with 200x enlargement.
NOTE
In this project I want to create more color full images of daily used food “additives” or common used compounds in food. I don’t Know if its posable to create more images like this with vivid colors and crystals within the domain, however I would love to find out the possibility’s of making more beautiful images like this one above.
