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Guanfacine Hydrochloride

Guanfacine hydrochloride is a centrally acting antihypertensive with α2 -adrenoceptor agonist properties in tablet form for oral administration. The chemical name of guanfacine hydrochloride is N-amidino-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl) acetamide hydrochloride and its molecular weight is 282.56. Its structural formula is: Guanfacine hydrochloride is… Continue Reading →

Lantus

LANTUS (insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection) is a sterile solution of insulin glargine for use as a subcutaneous injection. Insulin glargine is a recombinant human insulin analog that is a long-acting (up to 24-hour duration of action), parenteral blood-glucose-lowering agent… Continue Reading →

TetraVisc Forte

Tetracaine Hydrochloride 0.5% is a sterile topical ophthalmic solution useful in producing surface anesthesia of the eye. The active ingredient is represented by the structural formula:

FluoriSHIELD

Topical neutral 1.1% sodium fluoride for use as a dental caries preventative in children and adults. This prescription product is not a dentifrice.

SAPHRIS

SAPHRIS is a psychotropic agent that is available for sublingual administration. Asenapine belongs to the class dibenzo-oxepino pyrroles. The chemical designation is (3a,12b)-5-Chloro-2-methyl-2,3,3a,12b-tetrahydro-1dibenzo[2,3:6,7]oxepino[4,5-]pyrrole (2)-2-butenedioate (1:1). Its molecular formula is CHClNO•CHO and its molecular weight is 401.84 (free base: 285.8). The… Continue Reading →

Physiosol

PhysioSol™ is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution of electrolytes in water for injection intended only for sterile irrigation, washing and rinsing purposes. Each 100 mL of PhysioSol™ Irrigation contains sodium chloride 526 mg, sodium acetate 222 mg, sodium gluconate 502 mg, potassium… Continue Reading →

ATIVAN

Ativan (lorazepam), an antianxiety agent, has the chemical formula, 7-chloro-5-(-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one:                                                                                          … Continue Reading →

Lotrel

Benazepril hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble (>100 mg/mL) in water, in ethanol, and in methanol. Benazepril hydrochloride’s chemical name is 3-[[1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-phenyl-(1S)-propyl]amino]-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-oxo-1-1-(3S)-benzazepine-1-acetic acid monohydrochloride; its structural formula is       Its empirical formula is CHNO•HCl, and its molecular… Continue Reading →

APLENZIN

Aplenzin (bupropion hydrobromide), an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as… Continue Reading →