Pentamidine isethionate for injection, an anti-protozoal agent, is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, lyophilized product. After reconstitution, it should be administered by intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) routes (see ). Pentamidine isethionate is a white crystalline powder soluble in water and glycerin,… Continue Reading
POMALYST is an immunomodulatory antineoplastic agent. The chemical name is (RS)-4-Amino-2-(2,6-dioxo-piperidin-3-yl)-isoindoline-1,3-dione and it has the following chemical structure: The empirical formula for pomalidomide is CHNO and the gram molecular weight is 273.24. Pomalidomide is a yellow solid powder. It has… Continue Reading
Parlodel (bromocriptine mesylate) is an ergot derivative with potent dopamine receptor agonist activity. Each Parlodel (bromocriptine mesylate) SnapTabs tablet for oral administration contains 2½ mg and each capsule contains 5 mg bromocriptine (as the mesylate). Bromocriptine mesylate is chemically designated… Continue Reading
PANCREAZE is a pancreatic enzyme preparation consisting of pancrelipase, an extract derived from porcine pancreatic glands. Pancrelipase contains multiple enzyme classes, including porcine-derived lipases, proteases, and amylases. Each capsule for oral administration contains enteric-coated microtablets that are each approximately 2… Continue Reading
PRINIVIL contains lisinopril, a synthetic peptide derivative, and an oral, long-acting angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Lisinopril is chemically described as ()-1-[ -(1-carboxy-3-phenylpropyl)-L-lysyl]-L-proline dihydrate. Its empirical formula is CHNO∙2HO and its structural formula is: Lisinopril is a white to off-white, crystalline… Continue Reading
Palonosetron hydrochloride is an antiemetic and antinauseant agent. It is a serotonin-3 (5-HT) receptor antagonist with a strong binding affinity for this receptor. Chemically, palonosetron hydrochloride is: (3aS)-2-[(S)-1-Azabicyclo [2.2.2]oct-3-yl]-2,3,3a,4,5,6-hexahydro-1-oxo- 1benz[de]isoquinoline hydrochloride. The empirical formula is CHNO.HCl, with a molecular weight… Continue Reading
PANLOR (acetaminophen, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine bitartrate) Tablets are supplied in tablets form for oral administration. Each tablet contains: Acetaminophen ……………….. 325 mg Caffeine ………………………….. 30 mg Dihydrocodeine bitartrate …….. 16 mg Acetaminophen (4′-hydroxyacetanilide), a slightly bitter, white, odorless, crystalline powder,… Continue Reading
Praziquantel is a trematodicide provided in tablet form for the oral treatment of schistosome infections and infections due to liver fluke. Praziquantel is 2-(cyclohexylcarbonyl)-1,2,3,6,7, 11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazino [2, 1-a] isoquinolin-4-one with the molecular formula; CHNO. The structural formula is as follows: Praziquantel… Continue Reading
Dornase alfa is a recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I (rhDNase), an enzyme which selectively cleaves DNA. The protein is produced by genetically engineered Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells containing DNA encoding for the native human protein, deoxyribonuclease I (DNase). The product… Continue Reading
PROBUPHINE (buprenorphine) implant is a sterile, single, off-white, soft, flexible rod-shaped drug product. It is 26 mm in length and 2.5 mm in diameter. Each implant contains 74.2 mg buprenorphine (equivalent to 80 mg buprenorphine hydrochloride) and ethylene vinyl acetate… Continue Reading
