EPIVIR

EPIVIR (also known as 3TC) is a brand name for lamivudine, a synthetic nucleoside analogue with activity against HIV-1 and HBV. The chemical name of lamivudine is (2R,cis)-4-amino-1-(2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-(1H)-pyrimidin-2-one. Lamivudine is the (-)enantiomer of a dideoxy analogue of cytidine. Lamivudine has… Continue Reading

LEXIVA

LEXIVA (fosamprenavir calcium) is a prodrug of amprenavir, an inhibitor of HIV protease. The chemical name of fosamprenavir calcium is (3)-tetrahydrofuran-3-yl (1,2)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-(phosphonooxy) propylcarbamate monocalcium salt. Fosamprenavir calcium is a single stereoisomer with the (3)(1,2) configuration. It has a molecular… Continue Reading

Omnaris

The active component of OMNARIS Nasal Spray is ciclesonide, a non-halogenated glucocorticoid having the chemical name pregna -1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 16,17-[[R-cyclohexylmethylene]bis(oxy)]-11-hydroxy-21-(2-methyl-1-oxopropoxy)-,(11β,16α)-. Ciclesonide is delivered as the R-epimer. The empirical formula is CHO and its molecular weight is 540.7. Its structural formula is… Continue Reading

Protopic

PROTOPIC (tacrolimus) Ointment contains tacrolimus, a macrolide immunosuppressant produced by . It is for topical dermatologic use only. Chemically, tacrolimus is designated as [3-[3*[(1*,3*,4*)],4*,5*,8*,9,12*,14*,15*,16*,18*,19*,26a*]]-5,6,8,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,24,25,26,26a-hexadecahydro-5,19-dihydroxy-3-[2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxycyclohexyl)-1-methylethenyl]-14,16-dimethoxy-4,10, 12,18-tetramethyl-8-(2-propenyl)-15,19-epoxy-3H-pyrido[2,1-][1,4] oxaazacyclotricosine-1,7,20,21(4H,23H)-tetrone,monohydrate. It has the following structural formula: Tacrolimus has an empirical formula of CHNO•HO and… Continue Reading

Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine

Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution of lidocaine hydrochloride and epinephrine in water for injection for parenteral administration in various concentrations with characteristics as follows: Sodium metabisulfite 0.5 mg/mL and citric acid, anhydrous 0.2 mg/mL added… Continue Reading

Galantamine

Galantamine hydrobromide, USP is a reversible, competitive acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It is known chemically as (4a,6,8a)-4a,5,9,10,11,12-hexahydro-3-methoxy-11-methyl-6-benzofuro[3a,3,2-][2]benzazepin-6-ol hydrobromide. It has a molecular formula of CHNO •HBr and a molecular weight of 368.27. Galantamine hydrobromide is a white to off-white powder and is… Continue Reading

Cat Hair

Standardized Cat Hair Extract is a clear, light yellow to amber solution of the allergens of cat hair, extracted in buffered saline containing sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and 50% glycerol by volume. Phenol at 0.4% w/v is added as a… Continue Reading

Nitroglycerin Transdermal System

Nitroglycerin is 1,2,3-propanetriol trinitrate, an organic nitrate whose structural formula is: and whose molecular weight is 227.09. The organic nitrates are vasodilators, active on both arteries and veins. The Nitroglycerin Transdermal System is a flat unit designed to provide continuous… Continue Reading

BusPIRone Hydrochloride

Buspirone hydrochloride, USP is an antianxiety agent that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to the benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other sedative/anxiolytic drugs. Buspirone hydrochloride is a white crystalline, water soluble compound with a molecular weight of 422.0. Chemically, buspirone hydrochloride… Continue Reading

Fenoglide

Fenoglide (fenofibrate) Tablets, is a lipid regulating agent available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 40 mg or 120 mg fenofibrate. The chemical name for fenofibrate is 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl) phenoxy]-2-methyl-propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester with the following structural formula: The… Continue Reading