Vancomycin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP for oral administration contain chromatographically purified vancomycin hydrochloride (a white to slightly red or slightly brown semi-solid matrix), a tricyclic glycopeptide antibiotic derived from (formerly ); 500 mg of the base is equivalent to 0.34 mmol.… Continue Reading
Clopidogrel bisulfate USP is a thienopyridine class inhibitor of P2Y ADP platelet receptors. Chemically it is methyl (+)-(S)-α-(2-chlorophenyl)-6,7-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine-5(4H)acetate sulfate (1:1). The molecular formula of clopidogrel bisulfate USP is CHCl NOS•HSO and its molecular weight is 419.9. The structural formula is… Continue Reading
Amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium tablets combine the calcium channel blocker amlodipine besylate with the lipid-lowering agent atorvastatin calcium. The amlodipine besylate component of amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium tablets is chemically described as 3-ethyl-5-methyl (±)-2-[(2-aminoethoxy)methyl]-4-(o-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate, monobenzenesulphonate. Its empirical formula is CHClNO•CHOS. The atorvastatin… Continue Reading
Diflorasone diacetate cream, 0.05% contains the active compound diflorasone diacetate, a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatological use. Chemically, diflorasone diacetate is 6α,9-difluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-diacetate, with the molecular formula CHFO, a molecular weight of 494.54, and the following structural formula: Each gram… Continue Reading
Isotretinoin, USP a retinoid, is available as Amnesteem (isotretinoin capsules, USP) in 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg soft gelatin capsules for oral administration. Each capsule contains yellow wax, butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, hydrogenated vegetable oil and soybean oil.… Continue Reading
Levobunolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP is a noncardioselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent for ophthalmic use. Levobunolol hydrochloride is represented by the following structural formula: CHNO•HCl Mol. Wt. 327.85 Chemical Name: Each mL of 0.25% and 0.5% contains: ACTIVE: Levobunolol Hydrochloride 2.5… Continue Reading
Levonorgestrel is a totally synthetic progestogen with the chemical name (–)-13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one. Ethinyl estradiol is an estrogen with the chemical name 19-Nor-17α-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol. Their structural formulae follow: The white Levora 0.15/30 tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate,… Continue Reading
AZELEX (azelaic acid cream) 20% contains azelaic acid, a naturally occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid. Structural Formula: HOOC-(CH)-COOH Chemical Name: 1,7-heptanedicarboxylic acid Empirical Formula: CHO Molecular Weight: 188.22
SULAR(nisoldipine) is an extended release tablet dosage form of the dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker nisoldipine. Nisoldipine is 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-, methyl 2-methylpropyl ester, CHNO, and has the structural formula: Nisoldipine is a yellow crystalline substance, practically insoluble in water but… Continue Reading
