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 (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 →
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 (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 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 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 →
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 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, 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 (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 →