Erenumab

Products Erenumab was approved in many countries, in the EU, and in the United States in 2018 as a solution for injection in a prefilled pen and a prefilled syringe (Aimovig, Novartis / Amgen). Structure and properties Erenumab is a human IgG2 monoclonal antibody directed against the CGRP receptor. It has a molecular weight of … Erenumab

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Products Amoxicillin is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, dispersible tablets, as powder or granules for the preparation of a suspension, as an infusion and injection preparation, and as a veterinary drug. In addition to the original Clamoxyl, numerous generics are available today. Amoxicillin was launched in 1972 and has been approved … Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Amphotericin B: Effects and Side Effects

Products Amphotericin B is available in tablet, lozenge, suspension, and injection forms (Ampho-Moronal, Fungizone). It has been approved in many countries since 1964. This article refers to its use in the mouth and digestive system. Structure and properties Amphotericin B (C47H73NO17, Mr = 924 g/mol) is a mixture of antifungal polyenes obtained from certain strains … Amphotericin B: Effects and Side Effects

Ocriplasmin

Products Ocriplasmin is commercially available as an injectable (Jetrea). It has been approved in many countries since 2014. Structure and properties Ocriplasmin is a recombinant and truncated derivative of the human proteolytic enzyme plasmin with a molecular weight of 27.2 kDa. It is produced by biotechnological methods. Effects Ocriplasmin (ATC S01XA22) has proteolytic properties on … Ocriplasmin

Benralizumab

Products Benralizumab was approved as a solution for injection in the United States in 2017 and in the EU and many countries in 2018 (Fasenra). Structure and properties Benralizumab is a humanized and afucosylated IgG1κ antibody with a molecular mass of 150 kDa. It is produced by biotechnological methods. Omission of the fucose in the … Benralizumab

Sumatriptan

Products Sumatriptan is commercially available as film-coated tablets, nasal spray, injectable solution, and suppositories (Imigran, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Sumatriptan (C14H21N3O2S, Mr = 295.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as sumatriptan or in the form of the salt sumatriptan succinate. Sumatriptan succinate is a white powder … Sumatriptan

Evolocumab

Products Evolocumab was approved in the EU and US in 2015 and in many countries in 2016 in the form of a solution for injection (Repatha). Structure and properties Evolocumab is a human IgG2 monoclonal antibody with a molecular mass of 141.8 kDa. It is produced by biotechnological methods. Effects Evolocumab (ATC C10AX13) has lipid-lowering … Evolocumab

Lysine Acetyl Salicylate

Products Lysine acetyl salicylate is commercially available as powder and injectable (Aspégic, Alcacyl powder, Germany: e.g., Aspirin i.v., Aspisol). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Migpriv, which is combined with metoclopramide for migraine, was withdrawn from the market in many countries in December 2011 see under Migpriv. Kardégic was withdrawn from the … Lysine Acetyl Salicylate

Pethidine

Products Pethidine is commercially available as a solution for injection. It has been approved in many countries since 1947. The drug is subject to strict control as a narcotic and is available only by prescription. Structure and properties Pethidine (C15H21NO2, Mr = 247.3 g/mol) is a phenylpiperidine derivative. In pharmaceuticals, it is present as pethidine … Pethidine

Somatropin

Products Somatropin is commercially available as an injectable from several manufacturers. Recombinant growth hormone has been available since the late 1980s. Biosimilars are approved in some countries. Structure and properties Somatropin is a recombinant polypeptide hormone with a molecular mass of 22 kDa, consisting of 191 amino acids. It corresponds to human growth hormone from … Somatropin

Thiopental

Products Thiopental is commercially available as an injectable (generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1947. Structure and properties Thiopental (C11H18N2O2S, Mr = 242.3 g/mol) is present in the drug as thiopental sodium, a yellowish white, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. It is a lipophilic thiobarbiturate identical to pentobarbital except … Thiopental

Octocog Alfa

Products Octocog alfa is commercially available as an injectable. It has been approved in many countries since 2004. Structure and properties Octocog alfa is the recombinant blood clotting factor VIII produced by biotechnological methods. In the past, it was also obtained from plasma, but this posed a risk for the transmission of infectious diseases. Octocog … Octocog Alfa