Zolpidem

Products Zolpidem is commercially available as film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, and effervescent tablets (Stilnox, Stilnox CR, generics, USA: Ambien). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Zolpidem (C19H21N3O, Mr = 307.39 g/mol) is an imidazopyridine that is structurally distinct from the benzodiazepines. It is present in drugs as zolpidem tartrate, … Zolpidem

Zonisamide

Products Zonisamide is commercially available in the form of capsules (Zonegran). It has been approved in many countries since 2006. Structure and properties Zonisamide (C8H8N2O3S, Mr = 212.2 g/mol) is a benzisoxazole derivative and a sulfonamide. It exists as a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Zonisamide (ATC N03AX15) has anticonvulsant and antiepileptic … Zonisamide

Zopiclone

Products Zopiclone is commercially available in tablet form (Imovane, auto-generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. In the United States, the pure -enantiomer eszopiclone is also available (Lunesta). Structure and properties Zopiclone (C17H17ClN6O3, Mr = 388.8 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the cyclopyrrolones. It exists as a white to slightly … Zopiclone

Ziprasidone

Products Ziprasidone is commercially available in capsule form (Zeldox, Geodon, generics) and other forms. It has not yet been registered in many countries. It was first approved in the United States in 2001. Structure and properties Ziprasidone (C21H21ClN4OS, Mr = 412.9 g/mol) is present in the capsules as ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate, a white to light … Ziprasidone

Eribulin

Products Eribulin is commercially available as a solution for injection (Halaven). It was approved in many countries and in the EU in 2011. In the United States, it has been registered since 2010. Structure and properties Eribulin is present in drugs as eribulin mesilate (C40H59NO11 – CH4O3S, Mr = 826.0 g/mol), a white crystalline powder … Eribulin

Axitinib

Products Axitinib was approved in many countries in 2012 in film-coated tablet form (Inlyta). Structure and properties Axitinib (C22H18N4OS, Mr = 386.5 g/mol) is a benzamide and benzindazole derivative. It exists as a white to slightly yellow powder. Effects Axitinib (ATC L01XE17) has antitumor properties. The effects are due to inhibition of VEGFR-1, -2, and … Axitinib

Ritonavir

Products Ritonavir is commercially available as a monopreparation in the form of film-coated tablets (Norvir). It was approved in many countries, in the United States and in the EU in 1996, and is also used as a pharmacokinetic booster in combination with antiviral agents (eg, lopinavir). Norvir syrup is no longer marketed in many countries. … Ritonavir

Rivaroxaban

Products Rivaroxaban is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Xarelto, Xarelto vascular). It was approved in 2008 as the first agent in the direct factor Xa inhibitor group. Low-dose Xarelto vascular, 2.5 mg, was registered in many countries in 2019. Structure and properties Rivaroxaban (C19H18ClN3O5S, Mr = 435.9 g/mol) is a pure -enantiomer … Rivaroxaban

Dihydropyridine

Products Dihydropyridines are commercially available in many countries in the form of film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and injectables. Nifedipine from Bayer (Adalat) was the first active ingredient from this group to enter the market in the mid-1970s. Today, amlodipine (Norvasc, generics) is most commonly prescribed. Structure and properties The name 1,4-dihydropyridines is derived from … Dihydropyridine

Diltiazem

Products Diltiazem is commercially available in tablet and capsule form (Dilzem, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1982. Structure and properties Diltiazem (C22H26N2O4S, Mr = 414.52 g/mol) is a benzothiazepine derivative. It is present in drugs as diltiazem hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder with a bitter taste that is readily soluble in … Diltiazem

Quetiapine

Products Quetiapine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and sustained-release tablets (Seroquel / XR, generic, auto-generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Generics of film-coated tablets entered the market in 2012, and generics of sustained-release tablets were first registered in 2013. Structure and properties Quetiapine (C21H25N3O2S, Mr = 383.5 … Quetiapine

Mirabegron

Products Mirabegron is commercially available in the form of sustained-release film-coated tablets (Betmiga, USA: Myrbetriq). It was approved in the US and EU in 2012 and in many countries in 2014. Mirabegron was the first agent from the beta3 agonist group to be approved for the treatment of irritable bladder. It was originally intended to … Mirabegron