Triamcinolone acetonide, the active ingredient of , is a corticosteroid with the chemical name, 9α-Fluoro-11β,16α, 17, 21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione cyclic 16, 17-acetal with acetone (C H FO ). Its structural formula is: Triamcinolone acetonide, USP, is a white crystalline powder, with… Continue Reading
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension USP, 0.3%/0.1% is a sterile, multiple dose antibiotic and steroid combination for topical ophthalmic use. Tobramycin is represented by the following structural formula: CHNO Mol. Wt. 467.52 Chemical Name: -3-Amino-3-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)–[(2,6-diamino-2,3,6-tridexoxy-α-D–hexopyranosyl-(1→6)]-2-deoxy-L-streptamine Dexamethasone is represented by the… Continue Reading
Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) of elixir contains: Phenobarbital, USP ……………………………………… 16.2 mg(WARNING: may be habit forming)Hyoscyamine Sulfate, USP ………………………… 0.1037 mgAtropine Sulfate, USP ………………………………. 0.0194 mgScopolamine Hydrobromide, USP ………………. 0.0065 mgAlcohol not more than 23.8% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Artificial Grape Flavor,… Continue Reading
Zidovudine (formerly called azidothymidine [AZT]), a pyrimidine nucleoside analogue active against HIV-1. The chemical name of zidovudine is 3′-azido-3′-deoxythymidine; it has the following structural formula: Zidovudine is a white to beige, odorless, crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 267.24 and… Continue Reading
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. The steroids in this class include Triamcinolone Acetonide. Triamcinolone Acetonide is designated chemically as 9-Fluoro-11β,16α,17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone. With the molecular formula of… Continue Reading
Heparin is a heterogeneous group of straight-chain anionic mucopolysaccharides, called glycosaminoglycans having anticoagulant properties. Although others may be present, the main sugars occurring in heparin are: (1) α-L-iduronic acid 2-sulfate, (2) 2-deoxy-2-sulfamino-α-D-glucose 6-sulfate, (3) ß-D-glucuronic acid, (4) 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-glucose and (5)… Continue Reading
Amiloride HCl, an antikaliuretic-diuretic agent, is a pyrazine-carbonyl-guanidine that is unrelated chemically to other known antikaliuretic or diuretic agents. It is the salt of a moderately strong base (pKa 8.7). It is designated chemically as 3,5-diamino-6-chloro-N-(diaminomethylene) pyrazinecarboxamide monohydrochloride, dihydrate and… Continue Reading
Fosinopril sodium tablet is the sodium salt of fosinopril, the ester prodrug of an angiotensin coverting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, fosinoprilat. It contains a phosphinate group capable of specific binding to the active site of angiotensin converting enzyme. Fosinopril sodium is… Continue Reading
WELCHOL (colesevelam hydrochloride) is a non-absorbed, polymeric, lipid-lowering and glucose-lowering agent intended for oral administration. Colesevelam hydrochloride is a high-capacity bile acid-binding molecule. Colesevelam hydrochloride is poly(allylamine hydrochloride) cross-linked with epichlorohydrin and alkylated with 1-bromodecane and (6-bromohexyl)-trimethylammonium bromide. The chemical… Continue Reading
DIFFERIN(adapalene) Cream, 0.1%, contains adapalene 0.1% in an aqueous cream emulsion consisting of carbomer 934P, cyclomethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, methyl glucose sesquistearate, methylparaben, PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, purified water, squalane, and trolamine. The chemical name of adapalene is… Continue Reading
