Melphalan, also known as L-phenylalanine mustard, phenylalanine mustard, L-PAM, or L-sarcolysin, is a phenylalanine derivative of nitrogen mustard. Melphalan is a bifunctional alkylating agent that is active against selected human neoplastic diseases. It is known chemically as 4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-phenylalanine. The molecular… Continue Reading
Alendronate sodium is a bisphosphonate that acts as a specific inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Bisphosphonates are synthetic analogs of pyrophosphate that bind to the hydroxyapatite found in bone. Alendronate sodium is chemically described as (4-amino-1-hydroxybutylidene) bisphosphonic acid monosodium salt… Continue Reading
Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.25%/0.4% is a disclosing agent with rapid anesthetic action of short duration. Fluorescein Sodium is represented by the following structural formula: Mol. Wt.= 376.27CHNaO Chemical Name:Spiro [isobenzofuran-1 (3), 9-[9] xanthene]-3-one, 3’,6’ dihydroxy,… Continue Reading
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate capsules are supplied incapsule form for oral administration.Each red capsule contains:Acetaminophen ……………………………………… 320.5 mgCaffeine ………………………………………………….. 30 mgDihydrocodeine bitartrate …………………………….. 16 mg *Warning: may be habit-forming. Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), a bitter, white crystalline powder or white glistening… Continue Reading
Actigall is a bile acid available as 300 mg capsules suitable for oral administration. Actigall is ursodiol, USP (ursodeoxycholic acid), a naturally occurring bile acid found in small quantities in normal human bile and in the biles of certain other… Continue Reading
Ibuprofen tablets contain the active ingredient ibuprofen, which is (+/-) – 2 – (p – isobutylphenyl) propionic acid. Ibuprofen is a white powder with a melting point of 74 – 77 C and is very slightly soluble in water (less… Continue Reading
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP is an injectable antibacterial combination consisting of the semisynthetic antibacterial ampicillin sodium and the beta-lactamase inhibitor sulbactam sodium for intravenous and intramuscular administration. Ampicillin sodium is derived from the penicillin nucleus, 6-aminopenicillanic acid. Chemically,… Continue Reading
Azelaic Acid (azelaic acid) Gel, 15%, is an aqueous gel which contains azelaic acid, a naturally-occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid. Chemically, azelaic acid is 1,7-heptanedicarboxylic acid. The molecular formula for azelaic acid is C H O. It has the following structure:… Continue Reading
Aspirin and extended release dipyridamole capsules are a combination antiplatelet agent intended for oral administration. Each hard gelatin capsule contains 200 mg dipyridamole in an extended-release form and 25 mg aspirin, as an immediate-release sugar-coated tablet. In addition, each capsule… Continue Reading
AMICAR (aminocaproic acid) is 6-aminohexanoic acid, which acts as an inhibitor of fibrinolysis. Its chemical structure is: AMICAR is soluble in water, acid, and alkaline solutions; it is sparingly soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in chloroform. AMICAR (aminocaproic acid)… Continue Reading
