Dymista (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate) nasal spray is formulated as a white, uniform metered-spray suspension for intranasal administration. It is a fixed dose combination product containing an antihistamine (H receptor antagonist) and a corticosteroid as active ingredients. Azelastine hydrochloride… Continue Reading
Desvenlafaxine is an extended-release tablet for oral administration that contains desvenlafaxine succinate, a structurally novel SNRI for the treatment of MDD. Desvenlafaxine (O-desmethylvenlafaxine) is the major active metabolite of the antidepressant venlafaxine, a medication used to treat major depressive disorder.… Continue Reading
D.H.E. 45 is ergotamine hydrogenated in the 9, 10 position as the mesylate salt. D.H.E. 45 is known chemically as ergotaman-3´,6´,18-trione,9,10-dihydro-12´-hydroxy-2´-methyl-5´-(phenylmethyl)-,(5´α)-, monomethanesulfonate. Its molecular weight is 679.80 and its empirical formula is CHNO•CHOS. The chemical structure is: D.H.E. 45 (dihydroergotamine… Continue Reading
Duraclon (clonidine hydrochloride injection) is a centrally-acting analgesic solution for use in continuous epidural infusion devices. Clonidine Hydrochloride, USP, is an imidazoline derivative and exists as a mesomeric compound. The chemical names are Benzenamine,2,6-dichloro-N-2-imidazolidinylidene monohydrochloride and 2-[(2,6-dichlo-rophenyl)imino]imidazolidine monohydrochloride. The following… Continue Reading
Decadron® Tablets 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg are for oral administration. Each tablet contains 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 4 mg or 6 mg of dexamethasone. Dexamethasone, a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to practically white,… Continue Reading
Desflurane, USP, Liquid for Inhalation, a nonflammable liquid administered via vaporizer, is a general inhalation anesthetic. It is (±)1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether: Some physical constants are: Partition coefficients at 37°C: Mean Component/Gas Partition Coefficients: Desflurane, USP is nonflammable as defined by the… Continue Reading
DILANTIN (phenytoin) is related to the barbiturates in chemical structure, but has a five-membered ring. The chemical name is 5,5-diphenyl-2,4 imidazolidinedione, having the following structural formula: Each DILANTIN INFATAB, chewable tablet for oral administration, contains 50 mg phenytoin, USP. Also… Continue Reading
DILANTIN (phenytoin) is related to the barbiturates in chemical structure, but has a five-membered ring. The chemical name is 5,5-diphenyl-2,4 imidazolidinedione, having the following structural formula: Each 5 mL of the oral suspension contains 125 mg of phenytoin, USP; alcohol,… Continue Reading
DIFLUCAN (fluconazole), the first of a new subclass of synthetic triazole antifungal agents, is available as tablets for oral administration, as a powder for oral suspension. Fluconazole is designated chemically as 2,4-difluoro-α,α -bis(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl) benzyl alcohol with an empirical formula of… Continue Reading
