Methoxsalen is a naturally occurring photoactive substance found in the seeds of the Ammi majus (Umbelliferae) plant. It belongs to a group of compounds known as psoralens or furocoumarins. The chemical name of methoxsalen is 9-methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]-benzopyran-7-one; it has the following… Continue Reading
JEVTANA (cabazitaxel) injection is an antineoplastic agent belonging to the taxane class that is for intravenous use. It is prepared by semi-synthesis with a precursor extracted from yew needles. The chemical name of cabazitaxel is (2α,5β,7β,10β,13α)-4-acetoxy-13-({(2R,3S)-3-[(tertbutoxycarbonyl) amino]-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoyl}oxy)-1-hydroxy-7,10-dimethoxy-9-oxo-5,20-epoxytax-11-en-2-yl benzoate–propan-2-one (1:1). Cabazitaxel… Continue Reading
CitraNatal Bloom™ DHA is a prescription prenatal/postnatal multi-vitamin/mineral tablet with Ferr-Ease®, a patented dual-iron delivery comprising both a quick release and slow release iron, and a soft gel of DHA, an essential fatty acid. The prenatal vitamin is a green,… Continue Reading
Remifentanil hydrochloride for injection is an opioid agonist. The chemical name is 3-[4-methoxycarbonyl-4-[(1-oxopropyl)phenylamino]-1-piperidine]propanoic acid methyl ester, hydrochloride salt. The molecular weight is 412.91. Its molecular formula is CHNO•HCl, and it has the following chemical structure. Remifentanil hydrochloride for injection is… Continue Reading
The chemical name for lifitegrast is (S)-2-(2-(benzofuran-6-carbonyl)-5,7-dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6-carboxamido)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)propanoic acid. The molecular formula of lifitegrast is CHClNOS and its molecular weight is 615.5. The structural formula of lifitegrast is: Lifitegrast is a white to off-white powder which is soluble in water. Xiidra… Continue Reading
Calcifediol, USP, the active ingredient in RAYALDEE, is synthetically manufactured as calcifediol monohydrate. Calcifediol is also known as calcidiol, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D. Calcifediol monohydrate is a white crystalline powder, has a calculated molecular weight of 418.65 and is soluble… Continue Reading
Each gram of Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% contains 20 mg mupirocin in a bland water miscible ointment base (polyethylene glycol ointment, NF) consisting of polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 3350. Mupirocin is a naturally occurring antibiotic. The chemical name… Continue Reading
