The following product is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate USP and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol USP. Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP: Each blue tablet contains 0.25 mg of the progestational compound, norgestimate USP (18,19-Dinor-17-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,17-(acetyloxy)-13-ethyl-,oxime,(17α)-(+)-)… Continue Reading
Escitalopram tablets USP is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Escitalopram is the pure S-enantiomer (single isomer) of the racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative citalopram. Escitalopram oxalate is designated S-(+)-1-[3-(dimethyl-amino)propyl]-1-(-fluorophenyl)-5-phthalancarbonitrile oxalate with the following structural formula CHFNO • CHO… Continue Reading
Ketorolac tromethamine is a member of the pyrrolo-pyrrole group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The chemical name for ketorolac tromethamine is (±)-5-Benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid, compound with 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, and the structural formula is: Ketorolac tromethamine is a racemic mixture of [-]S and… Continue Reading
Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections. The brand of nitrofurantoin is a hard gelatin capsule shell containing the equivalent of 100 mg of nitrofurantoin in the form of 25 mg of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals and 75 mg… Continue Reading
Silver Sulfadiazine Cream is a topical antibacterial preparation which has its active antimicrobial ingredient silver sulfadiazine. The active moiety is contained within an opaque, white, water miscible cream base. Each 1000 grams of Silver Sulfadiazine Cream contains 10 grams of… Continue Reading
Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful), for oral administration contains: Promethazine hydrochloride 6.25 mg; codeine phosphate 10 mg. Alcohol 7%. Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, corn syrup, D&C Red #33, FD&C Blue #1, flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium,… Continue Reading
Bumetanide is a loop diuretic, available as 4 mL vials and 10 mL vials (0.25 mg/mL) for intravenous or intramuscular injection as a sterile solution. Each mL contains bumetanide 0.25 mg, sodium chloride 8.5 mg and ammonium acetate 4 mg… Continue Reading
ZOVIRAX is the brand name for acyclovir, a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpesviruses. ZOVIRAX Cream 5% is a formulation for topical administration. Each gram of ZOVIRAX Cream 5% contains 50 mg of acyclovir and the following inactive ingredients: cetostearyl alcohol, mineral… Continue Reading
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a benzene, diethenyl- polymer with ethenylbenzene, sulfonated, sodium salt and has the following structural formula: The drug is a cream to light brown finely ground, powdered form of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, a cation-exchange resin prepared in… Continue Reading
TEMOVATE (clobetasol propionate gel) Gel, 0.05% contains the active compound clobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of pred-nisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Chemically, clobetasol… Continue Reading
