Fosphenytoin sodium injection, USP is a prodrug intended for parenteral administration; its active metabolite is phenytoin. 1.5 mg fosphenytoin sodium, USP (hereafter referred to as fosphenytoin) equivalent to 1 mg phenytoin sodium and is referred to as 1 mg phenytoin… Continue Reading
Clozapine, an atypical antipsychotic drug, is a tricyclic dibenzodiazepine derivative, 8-chloro-11-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-5-dibenzo [] [1,4] diazepine. The structural formula is: Clozapine tablets, USP are available in pale yellow tablets of 25 mg and 100 mg for oral administration. Active Ingredient: clozapine Inactive… Continue Reading
ASTAGRAF XL, a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant, is available for oral administration as hard gelatin capsules (tacrolimus extended-release capsules) containing the equivalent of 0.5 mg, 1 mg or 5 mg of anhydrous tacrolimus USP. Inactive ingredients include ethylcellulose NF, hypromellose USP, magnesium stearate NF and… Continue Reading
Propafenone hydrochloride is an antiarrhythmic drug supplied in scored, film-coated tablets of 150 and 225 mg for oral administration. Propafenone has some structural similarities to beta-blocking agents. Chemically, propafenone hydrochloride (HCl) is 2’-[2-Hydroxy-3-(propylamino)-propoxy]-3-phenylpropiophenone hydrochloride, with a molecular weight of 377.92.… Continue Reading
Ergocalciferol Capsules, USP are a synthetic calcium regulator for oral administration. Ergocalciferol is a white, colorless crystal, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, and slightly soluble in vegetable oils. It is affected by air and by light. Ergosterol or… Continue Reading
Penicillamine is a chelating agent used in the treatment of Wilson’s disease. It is also used to reduce cystine excretion in cystinuria and to treat patients with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis unresponsive to conventional therapy (see ). It is 3-mercapto-D-valine.… Continue Reading
The active ingredient inRenvela is sevelamer carbonate, a polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is meant for oral administration. It was developed as a pharmaceutical alternative to sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel). Sevelamer carbonate is an anion exchange resin, with the same… Continue Reading
Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride is the -enantiomer of racemic methylphenidate hydrochloride, which is a 50/50 mixture of the and -enantiomers. Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets are a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, available in 3 tablet strengths. Each tablet contains dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride 2.5, 5,… Continue Reading
Eptifibatide is a cyclic heptapeptide containing 6 amino acids and 1 mercaptopropionyl (des-amino cysteinyl) residue. An interchain disulfide bridge is formed between the cysteine amide and the mercaptopropionyl moieties. Chemically it is N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N-(3-mercapto-1-oxopropyl)-L-lysylglycyl-L-α-aspartyl-L-tryptophyl-L-prolyl-L-cysteinamide, cyclic (1→6)-disulfide. Eptifibatide binds to the platelet… Continue Reading
The Ultra-Technekow DTE Generator is prepared with fission-produced molybdenum Mo-99 adsorbed onto alumina column shielded by lead, tungsten, or depleted uranium. This generator provides a closed system for the production of sterile metastable technetium Tc-99m, which is produced by the… Continue Reading
