VASCEPA, a lipid-regulating agent, is supplied as either a 0.5-gram or a 1-gram amber-colored, liquid-filled soft gelatin capsule for oral administration. Each VASCEPA capsule contains either 0.5 grams of icosapent ethyl (in a 0.5 gram capsule) or 1 gram of… Continue Reading
VASOTEC (Enalapril Maleate) is the maleate salt of enalapril, the ethyl ester of a long-acting angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, enalaprilat. Enalapril maleate is chemically described as (S)-1-[ -[1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-phenylpropyl]-L-alanyl]-L-proline, ( )-2-butenedioate salt (1:1). Its empirical formula is C H N O… Continue Reading
Phytonadione is a vitamin, which is a clear, yellow to amber, viscous, odorless or nearly odorless liquid. It is insoluble in water, soluble in chloroform and slightly soluble in ethanol. It has a molecular weight of 450.70. Phytonadione is 2-methyl-3-phytyl-1,… Continue Reading
VISIPAQUE™ (iodixanol) Injection, 5,5´-[(2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediyl)bis (acetylimino)] bis[N,N´-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-1,3-benzenedicarboxamide], is a dimeric, isosmolar, nonionic, water-soluble, radiographic contrast medium with a molecular weight of 1550.20 (iodine content 49.1%). It is administered by intravascular injection. VISIPAQUE (CHINO) has the following chemical structure: VISIPAQUE Injection is… Continue Reading
VARIBAR® HONEY (Target Viscosity 3000 CPS) Barium Sulfate Suspension (40% w/v, 29% w/w) is for oral administration. Each 100 mL contains 40 g barium sulfate. Barium sulfate, due to its high molecular density is opaque to x-rays and, therefore, acts… Continue Reading
VARIBAR PUDDING (barium sulfate) is a radiographic contrast agent that is supplied as a 40 % w/v ready to use paste with a vanilla aroma for oral administration. The active ingredient barium sulfate is designated chemically as BaSO4 with a… Continue Reading
VERMOX™ CHEWABLE (mebendazole chewable tablets) is an orally administered anthelmintic. Chemically, it is methyl 5-benzoylbenzimidazole-2-carbamate. Its molecular formula is CHNO Its molecular weight is 295.30. It has the following chemical structure: Mebendazole exhibits polymorphism. The polymorph used in VERMOX™ CHEWABLE… Continue Reading
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4% contains a local anesthetic agent and is administered topically. See for specific uses. Each mL contains: Lidocaine Hydrochloride 40 mg Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide (to adjust pH) in an aqueous solution. NOT FOR INJECTION. Lidocaine… Continue Reading
VARITHENA injectable foam contains the sclerosant, polidocanol. It is intended for intravenous use only. Chemically, polidocanol is polyoxyl lauryl ether. The structural formula is represented below: Polidocanol has the molecular formula CH(CH)(OCHCH)OH and a molecular weight of 582.9 when the… Continue Reading
