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PLENDIL

PLENDIL (felodipine) is a calcium antagonist (calcium channel blocker). Felodipine is a dihydropyridine derivative that is chemically described as ± ethyl methyl 4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate. Its empirical formula is CHClNO and its structural formula is: Felodipine is a slightly yellowish, crystalline powder… Continue Reading →

HEMANGEOL

HEMANGEOL is an oral solution of propranolol that is alcohol free, paraben free and sugar free. Each mL of HEMANGEOL contains 4.28 mg of propranolol hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 3.75 mg of propranolol. Propranolol hydrochloride is a synthetic beta-adrenergic receptor… Continue Reading →

Fentanyl Buccal

Fentanyl buccal tablets are a potent opioid analgesic, intended for buccal mucosal administration. Fentanyl buccal tablets are formulated as a flat-faced, round, beveled-edge white to off-white tablet. Fentanyl buccal tablets are designed to be placed and retained within the buccal… Continue Reading →

Increlex

INCRELEX (mecasermin [rDNA origin] injection) contains human insulin-like growth factor-1 (rhIGF-1) produced by recombinant DNA technology. IGF-1 consists of 70 amino acids in a single chain with three intramolecular disulfide bridges and a molecular weight of 7649 daltons. The amino… Continue Reading →

Acetasol HC

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution USP, is a solution containing hydrocortisone (1%) and acetic acid (2%), in a propylene glycol vehicle containing propylene glycol diacetate (3%), benzethonium chloride (002%), sodium acetate (0015%), and citric acid (02%). The molecular formulas… Continue Reading →

Korlym

KORLYM (mifepristone) is a cortisol receptor blocker for oral administration. The chemical name of mifepristone is 11β-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)-17β-hydroxy-17α-(1-propynyl)-estra-4, 9-dien-3-one. The chemical formula is CHNO; the molecular weight is 429.60, and the structural formula is: Mifepristone demonstrates a pH-related solubility profile. The… Continue Reading →

CIDOFOVIR DIHYDRATE

The chemical name of cidofovir  USP is 1-[()-3-hydroxy-2-(phosphonomethoxy)propyl]cytosine dihydrate (HPMPC), with the molecular formula of CHNOP•HO and a molecular weight of 315.22 (279.19 for anhydrous). The chemical structure is: Cidofovir USP is a white crystalline powder with an aqueous solubility… Continue Reading →