Imatinib

Products Imatinib is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Gleevec, Gleevec GIST, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Generics came on the market in 2016. They were not approved for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) because this indication was still protected by a patent. In 2017, imatinib … Imatinib

Flucloxacillin

Products Flucloxacillin is commercially available in capsule form and as an injectable (floxapen, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1972. Structure and properties Flucloxacillin (C19H17ClFN3O5S, Mr = 453.9 g/mol) is present in drugs as the sodium salt flucloxacillin sodium, a white, crystalline, and hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. Flucloxacillin … Flucloxacillin

Aromatase Inhibitors

Products Aromatase inhibitors are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and coated tablets. The first third-generation agent to be approved in many countries was anastrozole in 1996 (Arimidex, USA 1995). Other drugs are available today. The active ingredients available today all belong to the third generation. Earlier agents such as aminoglutethimide and formestane … Aromatase Inhibitors

Delorazepam

Products No medicines containing delorazepam are registered in many countries. In Italy, products available include EN drops and tablets and generics. Structure and properties Delorazepam (C15H10Cl2N2O, Mr = 305.2 g/mol) is a chlorinated and demethylated diazepam (Valium) related to lorazepam (Temesta). Effects Delorazepam (ATC N05BA) has antianxiety, sedative, anticonvulsant, and sleep-inducing properties. It crosses the … Delorazepam

Oxymorphone

Products Oxymorphone is commercially available in the United States as tablets and sustained-release tablets and has also been administered parenterally and rectally. It is not registered in many countries. Oxymorphone has been approved in the U.S. since 1959 (brand names: Numorphan, Opana, Opana ER, generics). It is a narcotic drug. Due to the potential for … Oxymorphone

Budesonide Nasal Spray

Products Budesonide nasal sprays have been approved in many countries since 1995 (Cortinasal, generic). Rhinocort nasal spray has not been marketed since 2018. Sales of the Rhinocort turbuhaler were discontinued in 2020. Structure and properties Budesonide (C25H34O6, Mr = 430.5 g/mol) is a racemate and exists as a white, crystalline, odorless, tasteless powder that is … Budesonide Nasal Spray

Penciclovir: Effects, Uses & Risks

The active medical ingredient penciclovir is used as a virostatic agent for the therapy of herpes infections. When viewed chemically, it is a compound that has functional and structural similarities to guanine. Penciclovir is approved in the United States and Europe, including German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). What is penciclovir? Penciclovir is an analog of … Penciclovir: Effects, Uses & Risks