ARANESP

Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) is an erythropoiesis-stimulating protein that is produced in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells by recombinant DNA technology. Aranesp is a 165-amino acid protein that differs from recombinant human erythropoietin in containing 5 N-linked oligosaccharide chains, whereas recombinant human… Continue Reading

ZOCOR

ZOCOR (simvastatin) is a lipid-lowering agent that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of . After oral ingestion, simvastatin, which is an inactive lactone, is hydrolyzed to the corresponding β-hydroxyacid form. This is an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase.… Continue Reading

Activase

Activase is a tissue plasminogen activator produced by recombinant DNA technology. It is a sterile, purified glycoprotein of 527 amino acids. It is synthesized using the complementary DNA (cDNA) for natural human tissue-type plasminogen activator obtained from a human melanoma… Continue Reading

Venclexta

Venetoclax is a selective inhibitor of BCL-2 protein. It is a light yellow to dark yellow solid with the empirical formula CHClNOS and a molecular weight of 868.44. Venetoclax has very low aqueous solubility. Venetoclax is described chemically as 4-(4-{[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl]methyl}piperazin-1-yl)–({3-nitro-4-[(tetrahydro-2-pyran-4-ylmethyl)amino]phenyl}sulfonyl)-2-(1-pyrrolo[2,3-]pyridin-5-yloxy)benzamide)… Continue Reading

AirDuo RespiClick

AIRDUO RESPICLICK 55/14 mcg, AIRDUO RESPICLICK 113/14 mcg and AIRDUO RESPICLICK 232/14 mcg are combinations of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate. One active component of AIRDUO RESPICLICK is fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid having the chemical name -(fluoromethyl) 6α,9-difluoro-11ß,17-dihydroxy-16α-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17ß-carbothioate, 17-propionate, and the following chemical… Continue Reading

BRISDELLE

BRISDELLE (paroxetine) is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for the treatment of moderate to severe VMS associated with menopause. It is identified chemically as (-)- -4R- (4’-fluorophenyl) – 3S – [(3’, 4’-methylenedioxyphenoxy) methyl] piperidine mesylate and has… Continue Reading

BENLYSTA

Belimumab is a human IgG1λ monoclonal antibody specific for soluble human B lymphocyte stimulator protein (BLyS, also referred to as BAFF and TNFSF13B). Belimumab has a molecular weight of approximately 147 kDa. Belimumab is produced by recombinant DNA technology in… Continue Reading

KYBELLA

KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) injection, 10 mg/mL is a clear colorless, sterile solution for subcutaneous use.  It contains a cytolytic agent, deoxycholic acid, as the active ingredient.  The chemical name of deoxycholic acid is 3α,12α-dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid, and its molecular formula is CHO,… Continue Reading

Ocaliva

OCALIVA is a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist. Chemically, obeticholic acid is 3α,7α-dihydroxy-6α-ethyl-5β-cholan-24-oic acid. It is a white to off-white powder. It is soluble in methanol, acetone and ethyl acetate. Its solubility in water is pH dependent. It is slightly… Continue Reading

Atelvia

Atelvia (risedronate sodium) delayed-release tablets contain a pH-sensitive enteric coating and a chelating agent (EDTA). Risedronate is a pyridinyl bisphosphonate that inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and modulates bone metabolism. Each Atelvia tablet for oral administration contains the equivalent of 35 mg of anhydrous risedronate… Continue Reading