Alprostadil injection USP for intravascular infusion contains 500 micrograms alprostadil, more commonly known as prostaglandin E, in 1 mL dehydrated alcohol. The chemical name for alprostadil is (1R,2R,3R)-3-Hydroxy-2-[(E)-(3S)-3-hydroxy-1-octenyl]-5-oxocyclopentane heptanoic acid, and the molecular weight is 354.49. Alprostadil is a white… Continue Reading
LINZESS (linaclotide) is a guanylate cyclase-C agonist. Linaclotide is a 14-amino acid peptide with the following chemical name: L-cysteinyl-L-cysteinyl-L-glutamyl-L-tyrosyl-L-cysteinyl-L-cysteinyl-L-asparaginyl-L-prolyl-L-alanyl-L-cysteinyl-L-threonyl-glycyl-L-cysteinyl-L-tyrosine, cyclic (1-6), (2-10), (5-13)-tris (disulfide). The molecular formula of linaclotide is CHNOS and its molecular weight is 1526.8. The amino acid… Continue Reading
Diclofenac sodium topical solution is a clear, colorless to faintly pink-orange solution for topical application. Diclofenac sodium topical solution contains 1.5% w/w diclofenac sodium, a benzeneacetic acid derivative that is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), designated chemically as 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-benzeneacetic acid,… Continue Reading
The active ingredient of FETZIMA is levomilnacipran, which is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). The chemical name of levomilnacipran is (1S,2R)-2-(aminomethyl)-N,N-diethyl-1-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide hydrochloride; its empirical formula is CHClNO and its molecular weight is 282.8 g/mol. Levomilnacipran (Initial US… Continue Reading
Silicone Tape Uses• To be applied to wounds or scars as a protective silicone barrier.• As a dressing for abrasions, surgical wounds, donor sites, lacerations, ulcers, skin tears, superficial partial thickness burns, venous leg ulcers.• As a dressing/securement for IV… Continue Reading
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters, USP, a lipid-regulating agent, are supplied as a liquid-filled gel capsule for oral administration. Each 1 gram capsule of omega-3-acid ethyl esters, USP contains at least 900 mg of the ethyl esters of omega-3 fatty acids sourced… Continue Reading
Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate ointment contains calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate. It is intended for topical use only. Calcipotriene is a synthetic vitamin D analog. Chemically, calcipotriene is (5Z,7E,22E,24S)-24-cyclopropyl-9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19), 22-tetraene-1(alpha),3(beta),24-triol, with the empirical formula CHO, a molecular weight of 412.3, and… Continue Reading
Amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are a fixed combination of amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets contain the besylate salt of amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB). Amlodipine besylate USP is a white to almost white… Continue Reading
univasc (moexipril hydrochloride), the hydrochloride salt of moexipril, has the empirical formula C H N O •HCl and a molecular weight of 535.04. It is chemically described as [3S-[2[R*(R*)],3R*]]-2-[2-[[1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-phenylpropyl]amino]-1-oxopropyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, monohydrochloride. It is a non-sulfhydryl containing precursor of the active… Continue Reading
INOmax (nitric oxide gas) is a drug administered by inhalation. Nitric oxide, the active substance in INOmax, is a pulmonary vasodilator. INOmax is a gaseous blend of nitric oxide and nitrogen (0.08% and 99.92%, respectively for 800 ppm). INOmax is… Continue Reading
