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
