Lovenox is a sterile aqueous solution containing enoxaparin sodium, a low molecular weight heparin. The pH of the injection is 5.5 to 7.5. Enoxaparin sodium is obtained by alkaline depolymerization of heparin benzyl ester derived from porcine intestinal mucosa. Its… Continue Reading →
SUBOXONE sublingual tablets contain buprenorphine HCl and naloxone HCl dihydrate at a ratio of 4:1 buprenorphine: naloxone (ratio of free bases). SUBUTEX sublingual tablets contain buprenorphine HCl. Buprenorphine is a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor and an antagonist at… Continue Reading →
FORTAMET (metformin hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets contain an oral antihyperglycemic drug used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Metformin hydrochloride (N, N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride) is a member of the biguanide class of oral antihyperglycemics and is not chemically or pharmacologically… Continue Reading →
EVISTA (raloxifene hydrochloride) is an estrogen agonist/antagonist, commonly referred to as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that belongs to the benzothiophene class of compounds. The chemical structure is: The chemical designation is methanone, [6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzo[]thien-3-yl]-[4-[2-(1-piperidinyl)ethoxy]phenyl]-, hydrochloride. Raloxifene hydrochloride (HCl) has… Continue Reading →
SKELAXIN (metaxalone) is available as an 800 mg oval, scored pink tablet. Chemically, metaxalone is 5-[(3,5- dimethylphenoxy) methyl]-2-oxazolidinone. The empirical formula is CHNO, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 221.25. The structural formula is: Metaxalone is a white to… Continue Reading →
Adapalene Gel, containing adapalene, is used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Each gram of Adapalene Gel contains adapalene 0.1% (1 mg) in a vehicle consisting of carbomer homopolymer type C, disodium edetate, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified… Continue Reading →
Atenolol and chlorthalidone tablets are for the treatment of hypertension. It combines the antihypertensive activity of two agents: a beta-selective (cardioselective) hydrophilic blocking agent (atenolol), and a monosulfonamyl diuretic (chlorthalidone). Atenolol is Benzeneacetamide, 4-[2-hydroxy-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]propoxy]-. It has the following structural formula:… Continue Reading →
Pentazocine and naloxone hydrochlorides tablets USP contain pentazocine hydrochloride USP, equivalent to 50 mg base, a member of the benzazocine series (also known as the benzomorphan series), and naloxone hydrochloride USP, equivalent to 0.5 mg base. Pentazocine and naloxone hydrochlorides… Continue Reading →
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine is supplied in tablet form for oral administration. Each tablet contains: Butalbital, USP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… Continue Reading →
Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside occurring in all cells of the body. It is chemically 6-amino-9-ß-D-ribofuranosyl-9-H-purine and has the following structural formula: Adenosine is a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol. Solubility increases… Continue Reading →