Antigen Laboratories’ allergenic extracts are manufactured from source material listed on the vial label. The extract is a sterile solution containing extractables of source materials obtained from biological collecting and/or processing firms. All source materials are inspected by Antigen Laboratories’… Continue Reading
The active ingredient in Mesalamine Rectal Suspension Enema, a disposable (60 mL) unit, is mesalamine, also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). Chemically, mesalamine is 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid. The empirical formula is CHNO, representing a molecular weight of 153.14. The structural formula… Continue Reading
Micro-K Extencaps Capsules and Micro-K 10 Extencaps Capsules are oral dosage forms of microencapsulated potassium chloride containing 600 and 750 mg, respectively, of potassium chloride, USP, equivalent to 8 and 10 mEq of potassium, respectively. Dispersibility of potassium chloride (KCI)… Continue Reading
Metoprolol succinate is a beta-selective (cardioselective) adrenoceptor blocking agent, for oral administration, available as extended-release tablets. Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets have been formulated to provide a controlled and predictable release of metoprolol for once daily oral administration. The tablets comprise… Continue Reading
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
Meperidine hydrochloride is a narcotic analgesic with a chemical name of ethyl 1-methyl-4-phenylisonipecotate hydrochloride, a white crystalline substance with a melting point of 186°C to 189°C. It is readily soluble in water and has a neutral reaction and a slightly… Continue Reading
Meprobamate is awhite powder with a characteristic odor and a bittertaste. It is slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in acetone andalcohol, and sparingly soluble in ether. The structural formula of meprobamate is: CHNO M.W.218.25 Meprobamate Tablets USP 200 mg… Continue Reading
Malathion Lotion contains 0.005 g of malathion per mL in a vehicle of isopropyl alcohol (78%), terpineol, dipentene, and pine needle oil. The chemical name of malathion is (±) – [(dimethoxyphosphinothioyl) – thio] butanedioic acid diethyl ester. Malathion has a… Continue Reading
Macrodantin Macrodantin
Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections. The brand of nitrofurantoin is a hard gelatin capsule shell containing the equivalent of 100 mg of nitrofurantoin in the form of 25 mg of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals and 75 mg… Continue Reading
