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
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
Products Azelastine is available as a nasal spray and in eye drop form (eg, Allergodil, Dymista + fluticasone, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1994. Structure and properties Azelastine (C22H24ClN3O, Mr = 381.9 g/mol) is present in drugs as azelastine hydrochloride, a white to almost white crystalline powder. It is a phthalazinone … Azelastine
Products Azilsartan has been approved in the United States and the EU in tablet form since 2011 (Edarbi). In many countries, it was registered in August 2012 as the 8th member of the sartan drug group. In 2014, a fixed combination with chlortalidone was approved (Edarbyclor). Structure Azilsartan (C25H20N4O5, Mr = 456.5 g/mol) is present … Azilsartan
Products Azithromycin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, powder for preparation of a suspension, and granules (Zithromax, generic). Furthermore, a granule for the preparation of a sustained-release oral suspension is available (Zithromax Uno). Eye drops have also been released in some countries. Azithromycin has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure … Azithromycin
Products Dihydrocodeine is commercially available as sustained-release tablets, drops, and syrup (Codicontin, Paracodin, Escotussin, Macatussin Syrup). It has been approved in many countries since 1957. Structure and properties Dihydrocodeine (C18H23NO3, Mr = 301.4 g/mol) is a hydrogenated derivative of codeine. It is present in drugs as dihydrocodeine thiocyanate, dihydrocodeine hydrochloride, or dihydrocodeine tartrate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate … Dihydrocodeine
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
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
Products Risankizumab was approved in the United States and in many countries in 2019 as a solution for injection (Skyrizi). Structure and properties Risankizumab is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody produced by biotechnological methods. Effects Risankizumab (ATC L04AC) has selective immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties. The antibody binds to the p19 subunit of human interleukin-23 (IL-23), … Risankizumab
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
Products Rivastigmine is commercially available as capsules, oral solution, and transdermal patch (Exelon, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Rivastigmine (C14H22N2O2, Mr = 250.3 g/mol) is a phenyl carbamate. It exists in the oral forms as rivastigmine hydrogenotartrate, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. … Rivastigmine
Products Rizatriptan is commercially available in tablet and lingual (melting) tablet form (Maxalt, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2000. Generic versions went on sale in 2015. Structure and properties Ritatriptan (C15H19N5, Mr = 269.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as rizatriptan benzoate, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. … Rizatriptan
