SOMAVERT contains pegvisomant, an analog of human growth hormone (GH) that has been structurally altered to act as a GH receptor antagonist. Pegvisomant is a protein of recombinant DNA origin containing 191 amino acid residues to which several polyethylene glycol… Continue Reading
For oral solution: Each 5 liter (5L) polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution jug contains a white powder for reconstitution. Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution… Continue Reading
SUBSYS (fentanyl sublingual spray) is an opioid agonist, available as a sublingual spray designed to deliver doses of 100, 200, 400, 600, 800, 1200 and 1600 mcg of fentanyl. The chemical name of fentanyl is N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl]propanamide. Fentanyl is a highly… Continue Reading
EXTRANEAL (icodextrin) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution is a solution intended for intraperitoneal administration that contains the colloid osmotic agent icodextrin. Icodextrin is a starch-derived, water-soluble glucose polymer linked by alpha (1-4) and less than 10% alpha (1-6) glucosidic bonds with a… Continue Reading
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti- inflammatory and antipruritic agents. The steroids in this class include triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone acetonide is designated chemically as 9-Fluoro-11β, 16α, 17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone. CHFO. M.W.… Continue Reading
Naratriptan tablets, USP contain naratriptan hydrochloride, a selective 5-HT receptor agonist. Naratriptan hydrochloride is chemically designated as N-methyl-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)-1H-indole-5-ethanesulfonamide monohydrochloride, and it has the following structure: The empirical formula is C H N O S•HCl, representing a molecular weight of 371.93.… Continue Reading
Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, USP is a non-depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant for intravenous administration. Compared to other neuromuscular blocking agents, it is intermediate in its onset and duration of action. Cisatracurium besylate is one of 10 isomers of atracurium besylate and constitutes… Continue Reading
Budesonide, the active component of budesonide inhalation suspension, is a corticosteroid designated chemically as (RS)-11β, 16α, 17, 21-tetrahydroxypregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione cyclic 16, 17-acetal with butyraldehyde. Budesonide is provided as a mixture of two epimers (22R and 22S). The empirical formula… Continue Reading
Potassium Chloride in 5% Dextrose and Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for fluid and electrolyte replenishment and caloric supply in a single dose container for intravenous administration. It contains no antimicrobial agents. Composition, osmolarity, pH, ionic… Continue Reading
AMARYL is an oral sulfonylurea that contains the active ingredient glimepiride. Chemically, glimepiride is identified as 1-[[p-[2-(3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-3-pyrroline-1-carboxamido) ethyl]phenyl]sulfonyl]-3-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)urea (CHNOS) with a molecular weight of 490.62. Glimepiride is a white to yellowish-white, crystalline, odorless to practically odorless powder and is practically… Continue Reading
