Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-ione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11)-. The structural formula is represented below:… Continue Reading
Metopirone, metyrapone USP, is an inhibitor of endogenous adrenal corticosteriod synthesis, available as 250-mg capsules for oral administration. Its chemical name is 2-methyl-1, 2-di-3-pyridyl-1-propanone, and its structural formula is Metopirone structural formula Metyrapone USP is a white to light amber,… Continue Reading
MAXITROL (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) is a multiple dose anti-infective steroid combination in sterile suspension form for topical application. The chemical structure for the active ingredient, dexamethasone, is: C H FO Established name: Chemical name:… Continue Reading
MIOSTAT (carbachol intraocular solution, USP) is a sterile balanced salt solution of carbachol for intraocular injection. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure: Established name: Carbachol Chemical name: Ethanaminium, 2-[(aminocarbonyl)oxy]-N,N,Ntrimethyl-, chloride. Molecular Formula: CHCINO Molecular Weight: 182.65 Each… Continue Reading
Diltiazem hydrochloride is a calcium ion cellular influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium antagonist). Chemically, diltiazem hydrochloride is 1,5- Benzothiazepin-4(5H)one,3-(acetyloxy)- 5-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-2, 3-dihydro- 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, monohydrochloride, (+)–. The chemical structure is: Diltiazem hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a bitter… Continue Reading
Bupivacaine hydrochloride is 2-Piperidinecarboxamide, 1-butyl–(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-, monohydrochloride, monohydrate, a white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in 95 percent ethanol, soluble in water, and slightly soluble in chloroform or acetone. It has the following structural formula: Dextrose is D-glucopyranose monohydrate and… Continue Reading
MYDRIACYL® (tropicamide ophthalmic solution, USP) is an anticholinergic prepared as a sterile topical ophthalmic solution in two strengths. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure: Each mL contains: Active: Preservative: Inactives:
Methylphenidate hydrochloride USP is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, available for oral administration as extended-release tablets of 10 and 20 mg. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is Methylphenidate hydrochloride USP is a white,… Continue Reading
Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5%, a topical anesthetic agent, is an emulsion in which the oil phase is a eutectic mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine in a ratio of 1:1 by weight. This eutectic mixture has a melting point below… Continue Reading
Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5%, a topical anesthetic agent, is an emulsion in which the oil phase is a eutectic mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine in a ratio of 1:1 by weight. This eutectic mixture has a melting point below… Continue Reading
