SERNIVO Spray contains 0.0643% betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.05% betamethasone), a synthetic, fluorinated corticosteroid. The chemical name for betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11(β), 17, 21-trihydroxy-16(β)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-17,21-dipropionate. The empirical formula is CHFO and the molecular weight is 504.6. The structural formula is shown… Continue Reading →
EstroGel (estradiol gel) contains 0.06 percent estradiol in an absorptive hydroalcoholic gel base for topical application. It is a clear, colorless gel, which is odorless when dry. One pump depression of EstroGel delivers 1.25 g of gel containing 0.75 mg estradiol. Estradiol… Continue Reading →
BSS Sterile Irrigating Solution is a sterile balanced salt solution, each mL containing sodium chloride (NaCl) 0.64%, potassium chloride (KCl) 0.075%, calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl•2HO) 0.048%, magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MgCl•6HO) 0.03%, sodium acetate trihydrate (CHNaO•3HO) 0.39%, sodium citrate dihydrate (CHNaO•2HO)… Continue Reading →
ONIVYDE is formulated with irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate, a topoisomerase inhibitor, into a liposomal dispersion for intravenous use. The chemical name of irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate is (S)-4,11-diethyl-3,4,12,14-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-3,14-dioxo1H-pyrano[3’,4’:6,7]-indolizino[1,2-b]quinolin-9-yl-[1,4’bipiperidine]-1’-carboxylate, monohydrochloride, trihydrate. The empirical formula is C H N O ∙HCl∙3H O and the molecular weight is 677.19… Continue Reading →
Valproate sodium is the sodium salt of valproic acid designated as sodium 2-propylpentanoate. Valproate sodium has the following structure: Valproate sodium occurs as an essentially white and odorless, crystalline, deliquescent powder. Valproate sodium injection is available in 5 mL… Continue Reading →
The active ingredient in omeprazole delayed-release capsules is a substituted benzimidazole, 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3, 5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl) methyl] sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Its empirical formula is C17H19N3O3S, with a molecular weight of 345.42. The structural formula is: Omeprazole is a… Continue Reading →
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is a lyophilized powder, for preparing intravenous (IV) infusions, in Pharmacy Bulk Package bottles containing the equivalent of 5 grams or 10 grams vancomycin base. 500 mg of the base are equivalent to 0.34 mmol.… Continue Reading →
PerioGard® is an oral rinse containing 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate [N,N”-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-2,4,11,13-tetraazatetradecanediimidamide di-D-gluconate] in a base containing water, glycerin, sorbitol, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, flavor, citric acid, and FD&C blue no.1. PerioGard® oral rinse is a near-neutral solution (pH range 5-7).… Continue Reading →
Leuprolide acetate is a synthetic nonapeptide analog of naturally occurring gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH or LH-RH). The analog possesses greater potency than the natural hormone. The chemical name is 5-oxo-L-prolyl-L-histidyl-L-tryptophyl-L-seryl-L-tyrosyl-D-leucyl-L-leucyl-L-arginyl-N-ethyl-L-prolinamide acetate (salt) with the following structural formula: LUPRON DEPOT is available… Continue Reading →