Saturday, December 19, 2009

Rogitine




Rogitine may be available in the countries listed below.


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  • Rogitine Ampoules 10mg (SPC)

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Phentolamine

Phentolamine mesilate (a derivative of Phentolamine) is reported as an ingredient of Rogitine in the following countries:


  • Canada

  • United Kingdom

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Sendimol




Sendimol may be available in the countries listed below.


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Zolpidem

Zolpidem tartrate (a derivative of Zolpidem) is reported as an ingredient of Sendimol in the following countries:


  • Poland

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Synalotic




Synalotic may be available in the countries listed below.


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Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (a derivative of Ciprofloxacin) is reported as an ingredient of Synalotic in the following countries:


  • Spain

Fluocinolone

Fluocinolone Acetonide is reported as an ingredient of Synalotic in the following countries:


  • Spain

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Methixene




Methixene may be available in the countries listed below.


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Metixene

Methixene (BAN) is also known as Metixene (Rec.INN)

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Sulbion




Sulbion may be available in the countries listed below.


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Salbutamol

Salbutamol sulfate (a derivative of Salbutamol) is reported as an ingredient of Sulbion in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

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Monday, December 7, 2009

Spotof




Spotof may be available in the countries listed below.


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Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Spotof in the following countries:


  • France

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Pergolin




Pergolin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Pergolide

Pergolide mesilate (a derivative of Pergolide) is reported as an ingredient of Pergolin in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Friday, December 4, 2009

Duellin




Duellin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Carbidopa

Carbidopa is reported as an ingredient of Duellin in the following countries:


  • Hungary

  • Russian Federation

Levodopa

Levodopa is reported as an ingredient of Duellin in the following countries:


  • Hungary

  • Russian Federation

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Wick Formel 44 plus Husten-Pastillen




Wick Formel 44 plus Husten-Pastillen may be available in the countries listed below.


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Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan is reported as an ingredient of Wick Formel 44 plus Husten-Pastillen in the following countries:


  • Austria

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Ticlopidina Angenerico




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Ticlopidine

Ticlopidine hydrochloride (a derivative of Ticlopidine) is reported as an ingredient of Ticlopidina Angenerico in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Tocasol




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Imiquimod

Imiquimod is reported as an ingredient of Tocasol in the following countries:


  • Chile

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Sandoz Hydralazine




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Hydralazine

Hydralazine hydrochloride (a derivative of Hydralazine) is reported as an ingredient of Sandoz Hydralazine in the following countries:


  • South Africa

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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Hapacol Dau nhuc




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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is reported as an ingredient of Hapacol Dau nhuc in the following countries:


  • Vietnam

Paracetamol

Paracetamol is reported as an ingredient of Hapacol Dau nhuc in the following countries:


  • Vietnam

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Calnurs




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Diltiazem

Diltiazem hydrochloride (a derivative of Diltiazem) is reported as an ingredient of Calnurs in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Metaneuron




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Diazepam

Diazepam is reported as an ingredient of Metaneuron in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

Metamizole

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  • Indonesia

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Rocuronium





Dosage Form: injection, solution
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Indications and Usage for Rocuronium


Rocuronium bromide Injection is indicated for inpatients and outpatients as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate both rapid sequence and routine tracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.



Rocuronium Dosage and Administration


Rocuronium bromide injection is for intravenous use only. This drug should only be administered by experienced clinicians or trained individuals supervised by an experienced clinician familiar with the use, actions, characteristics, and complications of neuromuscular blocking agents. Doses of Rocuronium bromide injection should be individualized and a peripheral nerve stimulator should be used to monitor drug effect, need for additional doses, adequacy of spontaneous recovery or antagonism, and to decrease the complications of overdosage if additional doses are administered.


The dosage information which follows is derived from studies based upon units of drug per unit of body weight. It is intended to serve as an initial guide to clinicians familiar with other neuromuscular blocking agents to acquire experience with Rocuronium bromide.


In patients in whom potentiation of, or resistance to, neuromuscular block is anticipated, a dose adjustment should be considered [see Dosage and Administration (2.5), Warnings andPrecautions (5.9, 5.12), Drug Interactions (7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.8, 7.10), and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].



Dose for Tracheal Intubation


The recommended initial dose of Rocuronium bromide, regardless of anesthetic technique, is 0.6 mg/kg. Neuromuscular block sufficient for intubation (80% block or greater) is attained in a median (range) time of 1 (0.4 to 6) minute(s) and most patients have intubation completed within 2 minutes. Maximum blockade is achieved in most patients in less than 3 minutes. This dose may be expected to provide 31 (15 to 85) minutes of clinical relaxation under opioid/nitrous oxide/oxygen anesthesia. Under halothane, isoflurane, and enflurane anesthesia, some extension of the period of clinical relaxation should be expected [see Drug Interactions (7.3)].


A lower dose of Rocuronium bromide (0.45 mg/kg) may be used. Neuromuscular block sufficient for intubation (80% block or greater) is attained in a median (range) time of 1.3 (0.8 to 6.2) minute(s), and most patients have intubation completed within 2 minutes. Maximum blockade is achieved in most patients in less than 4 minutes. This dose may be expected to provide 22 (12 to 31) minutes of clinical relaxation under opioid/nitrous oxide/oxygen anesthesia. Patients receiving this low dose of 0.45 mg/kg who achieve less than 90% block (about 16% of these patients) may have a more rapid time to 25% recovery, 12 to 15 minutes.


A large bolus dose of 0.9 or 1.2 mg/kg can be administered under opioid/nitrous oxide/oxygen anesthesia without adverse effects to the cardiovascular system [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].



Rapid Sequence Intubation


In appropriately premedicated and adequately anesthetized patients, Rocuronium bromide 0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg will provide excellent or good intubating conditions in most patients in less than 2 minutes [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].



Maintenance Dosing


Maintenance doses of 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2 mg/kg Rocuronium bromide, administered at 25% recovery of control T1 (defined as 3 twitches of train-of-four), provide a median (range) of 12 (2 to 31), 17 (6 to 50), and 24 (7 to 69) minutes of clinical duration under opioid/nitrous oxide/oxygen anesthesia [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. In all cases, dosing should be guided based on the clinical duration following initial dose or prior maintenance dose and not administered until recovery of neuromuscular function is evident. A clinically insignificant cumulation of effect with repetitive maintenance dosing has been observed [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].



Use by Continuous Infusion


Infusion at an initial rate of 10 to 12 mcg/kg/min of Rocuronium bromide should be initiated only after early evidence of spontaneous recovery from an intubating dose. Due to rapid redistribution [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] and the associated rapid spontaneous recovery, initiation of the infusion after substantial return of neuromuscular function (more than 10% of control T1) may necessitate additional bolus doses to maintain adequate block for surgery.


Upon reaching the desired level of neuromuscular block, the infusion of Rocuronium bromide must be individualized for each patient. The rate of administration should be adjusted according to the patient's twitch response as monitored with the use of a peripheral nerve stimulator. In clinical trials, infusion rates have ranged from 4 to 16 mcg/kg/min.


Inhalation anesthetics, particularly enflurane and isoflurane, may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. In the presence of steady-state concentrations of enflurane or isoflurane, it may be necessary to reduce the rate of infusion by 30% to 50%, at 45 to 60 minutes after the intubating dose.


Spontaneous recovery and reversal of neuromuscular blockade following discontinuation of Rocuronium bromide infusion may be expected to proceed at rates comparable to that following comparable total doses administered by repetitive bolus injections [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].


Infusion solutions of Rocuronium bromide can be prepared by mixing Rocuronium bromide with an appropriate infusion solution such as 5% glucose in water or lactated Ringers [see Dosage and Administration (2.6)]. These infusion solutions should be used within 24 hours of mixing. Unused portions of infusion solutions should be discarded.


Infusion rates of Rocuronium bromide can be individualized for each patient using the following tables for 3 different concentrations of Rocuronium bromide solution as guidelines:


























































































































































TABLE 1: Infusion Rates Using Rocuronium Bromide Injection (0.5 mg/mL)*

*

50 mg Rocuronium bromide in 100 mL solution

Patient WeightDrug Delivery Rate (mcg/kg/min)
45678910121416
(kg)(lbs)Infusion Delivery Rate (mL/hr)
10224.867. 28. 49. 610.81214. 416.819.2
15337.2910.812.614. 416.21821.625.228.8
20449.61214. 416.819. 221.62428.833.638.4
255512151821242730364248
357716.82125.229.433. 637.84250.458. 867. 2
5011024303642485460728496
6013228.83643.250.457. 664.87286.4100.8115. 2
7015433.64250.458.867. 275.684100.8117.6134. 4
8017638.44857.667.276. 886.496115.2134.4153. 6
9019843.25464.875.686. 497.2108129.6151.2172. 8
1002204860728496108120144168192
























































































































































TABLE 2: Infusion Rates Using Rocuronium Bromide Injection (1 mg/mL)*
Patient WeightDrug Delivery Rate (mcg/kg/min)
45678910121416
(kg)(lbs)Infusion Delivery Rate (mL/hr)

*

100 mg Rocuronium bromide in 100 mL solution

10222.433.64.24.85.467.28.49.6
15333.64. 55.46.37.28.1910.812.614.4
20444.867.28.49.610.81214.416.819.2
255567. 5910.51213.515182124
35778.410. 512.614.716.818.92125.229.433.6
5011012151821242730364248
6013214.41821.625.228.832.43643.250.457.6
7015416. 82125.229.433.637.84250.458.867.2
8017619.22428.833.638.443.24857.667.276.8
9019821.62732.437.843.248.65464.875.686.4
10022024303642485460728496
























































































































































TABLE 3: Infusion Rates Using Rocuronium Bromide Injection (5 mg/mL)*
Patient WeightDrug Delivery Rate (mcg/kg/min)
45678910121416
(kg)(lbs)Infusion Delivery Rate (mL/hr)

*

500 mg Rocuronium bromide in 100 mL solution

10220.50.60.70.811.11.21.41.71.9
15330.70.91.11.31.41.61.82.22.52.9
204411.21.41.71.92.22.42.93.43.8
25551.21.51.82.12.42.733.64.24.8
35771.72.12.52.93.43.84.255.96.7
501102.433.64.24.85.467.28.49.6
601322.93.64.355.86.57.28.610.111.5
701543.44.255.96.77.68.410.111.813.4
801763.84.85.86.77.78.69.611.513.415.4
901984.35.46.57.68.69.710.81315.117.3
1002204.867.28.49.610.81214.416.819.2

Dosage in Specific Populations


Pediatric Patients


The recommended initial intubation dose of Rocuronium bromide is 0.6 mg/kg; however, a lower dose of 0.45 mg/kg may be used depending on anesthetic technique and the age of the patient.


When halothane is used for general anesthesia, patients ranging from 3 months old through adolescence can be administered Rocuronium bromide maintenance doses of 0.075 to 0.125 mg/kg upon return of T1 to 0.25% to provide clinical relaxation for 7 to 10 minutes. Alternatively, a continuous infusion of Rocuronium bromide initiated at a rate of 12 mcg/kg/min upon return of T1 to 10% (one twitch present in train-of-four) may also be used to maintain neuromuscular blockade in pediatric patients.


Additional information for administration to pediatric patients is presented elsewhere in the label [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].


The infusion of Rocuronium bromide must be individualized for each patient. The rate of administration should be adjusted according to the patient's twitch response as monitored with the use of a peripheral nerve stimulator. Spontaneous recovery and reversal of neuromuscular blockade following discontinuation of Rocuronium bromide infusion may be expected to proceed at rates comparable to that following similar total exposure to single bolus doses [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].


Rocuronium bromide is not recommended for rapid sequence intubation in pediatric patients.


Due to Organon USA Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not approved with certain pediatric dosing and administration information. Labeling describing additional dosing and administration information in pediatric populations is approved for Organon USA Inc.'s Rocuronium bromide injection.


Geriatric Patients


Geriatric patients (65 years or older) exhibited a slightly prolonged median (range) clinical duration of 46 (22 to 73), 62 (49 to 75), and 94 (64 to 138) minutes under opioid/nitrous oxide/oxygen anesthesia following doses of 0.6, 0.9, and 1.2 mg/kg, respectively. No differences in duration of neuromuscular blockade following maintenance doses of Rocuronium bromide were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in response between elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2), (12.3)]. 


Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment


No differences from patients with normal hepatic and kidney function were observed for onset time at a dose of 0.6 mg/kg Rocuronium bromide. When compared to patients with normal renal and hepatic function, the mean clinical duration is similar in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing renal transplant, and is about 1.5 times longer in patients with hepatic disease. Patients with renal failure may have a greater variation in duration of effect [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6, 8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].


Obese Patients


In obese patients, the initial dose of Rocuronium bromide 0.6 mg/kg should be based upon the patient's actual body weight [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].


An analysis across all US controlled clinical studies indicates that the pharmacodynamics of Rocuronium bromide are not different between obese and nonobese patients when dosed based upon their actual body weight.


Patients with Reduced Plasma Cholinesterase Activity


Rocuronium metabolism does not depend on plasma cholinesterase so dosing adjustments are not needed in patients with reduced plasma cholinesterase activity.


Patients with Prolonged Circulation Time


Because higher doses of Rocuronium bromide produce a longer duration of action, the initial dosage should usually not be increased in these patients to reduce onset time; instead, in these situations, when feasible, more time should be allowed for the drug to achieve onset of effect [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].


Patients with Drugs or Conditions Causing Potentiation of Neuromuscular Block


The neuromuscular blocking action of Rocuronium bromide is potentiated by isoflurane and enflurane anesthesia. Potentiation is minimal when administration of the recommended dose of Rocuronium bromide occurs prior to the administration of these potent inhalation agents. The median clinical duration of a dose of 0.57 to 0.85 mg/kg was 34, 38, and 42 minutes under opioid/nitrous oxide/oxygen, enflurane and isoflurane maintenance anesthesia, respectively. During 1 to 2 hours of infusion, the infusion rate of Rocuronium bromide required to maintain about 95% block was decreased by as much as 40% under enflurane and isoflurane anesthesia [see Drug Interactions (7.3)].



Preparation for Administration of Rocuronium Bromide


Diluent Compatibility


Rocuronium bromide is compatible in solution with:









0.9% NaCl solutionsterile water for injection
5% glucose in waterlactated Ringers
5% glucose in saline

Rocuronium bromide is compatible in the above solutions at concentrations up to 5 mg/mL for 24 hours at room temperature in plastic bags, glass bottles, and plastic syringe pumps.


Drug Admixture Incompatibility


Rocuronium bromide is physically incompatible when mixed with the following drugs:























amphotericinhydrocortisone sodium succinate
amoxicillininsulin
azathioprineintralipid
cefazolinketorolac
cloxacillinlorazepam
dexamethasonemethohexital
diazepammethylprednisolone
erythromycinthiopental
famotidinetrimethoprim
furosemidevancomycin

If Rocuronium bromide is administered via the same infusion line that is also used for other drugs, it is important that this infusion line is adequately flushed between administration of Rocuronium bromide and drugs for which incompatibility with Rocuronium bromide has been demonstrated or for which compatibility with Rocuronium bromide has not been established.


Infusion solutions should be used within 24 hours of mixing. Unused portions of infusion solutions should be discarded.


Rocuronium bromide should not be mixed with alkaline solutions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)].


Visual Inspection


Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and clarity prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Do not use solution if particulate matter is present.



Dosage Forms and Strengths


Rocuronium bromide injection is available as


  • 5 mL multiple dose vials containing 50 mg Rocuronium bromide injection (10 mg/mL)

  • 10 mL multiple dose vials containing 100 mg Rocuronium bromide injection (10 mg/mL)


Contraindications


Rocuronium bromide is contraindicated in patients known to have hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to Rocuronium bromide or other neuromuscular blocking agents [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].



Warnings and Precautions



Appropriate Administration and Monitoring


Rocuronium bromide should be administered in carefully adjusted dosages by or under the supervision of experienced clinicians who are familiar with the drug's actions and the possible complications of its use. The drug should not be administered unless facilities for intubation, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, and an antagonist are immediately available. It is recommended that clinicians administering neuromuscular blocking agents such as Rocuronium bromide employ a peripheral nerve stimulator to monitor drug effect, need for additional doses, adequacy of spontaneous recovery or antagonism, and to decrease the complications of overdosage if additional doses are administered.



Anaphylaxis


Severe anaphylactic reactions to neuromuscular blocking agents, including Rocuronium bromide, have been reported. These reactions have, in some cases (including cases with Rocuronium bromide), been life threatening  and fatal. Due to the potential severity of these reactions, the necessary precautions, such as the immediate availability of appropriate emergency treatment, should be taken.  Precautions should also be taken in those patients who have had previous anaphylactic reactions to other neuromuscular blocking agents, since cross-reactivity between neuromuscular blocking agents, both depolarizing and nondepolarizing, has been reported.



Need for Adequate Anesthesia


Rocuronium bromide has no known effect on consciousness, pain threshold, or cerebration. Therefore, its administration must be accompanied by adequate anesthesia or sedation.



Residual Paralysis


In order to prevent complications resulting from residual paralysis, it is recommended to extubate only after the patient has recovered sufficiently from neuromuscular block. Other factors which could cause residual paralysis after extubation in t

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Doxlin




Doxlin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Doxycycline

Doxycycline is reported as an ingredient of Doxlin in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Cetirizina Bexal




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Cetirizine

Cetirizine dihydrochloride (a derivative of Cetirizine) is reported as an ingredient of Cetirizina Bexal in the following countries:


  • Spain

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Seretide Diskus




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Fluticasone

Fluticasone is reported as an ingredient of Seretide Diskus in the following countries:


  • Colombia

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Salmeterol

Salmeterol xinafoate (a derivative of Salmeterol) is reported as an ingredient of Seretide Diskus in the following countries:


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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Fluoxetine-Sandoz




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Fluoxetine

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Friday, October 2, 2009

Sogilen




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Cabergoline

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Losefar




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Cefaclor

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection




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Labetalol

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  • United States

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Monday, September 14, 2009

Fluconazol Ennapharma




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Fluconazole

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  • Finland

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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Zorbtive


Zorbtive is a brand name of somatropin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


ZORBTIVE (somatropin recombinant - injectable; injection)



  • Manufacturer: EMD SERONO

    Approval date: December 1, 2003

    Strength(s): 8.8MG/VIAL [RLD]

Has a generic version of Zorbtive been approved?


No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Zorbtive available.


Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Zorbtive. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

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Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Method for enhancing gut absorption
    Patent 5,288,703
    Issued: February 22, 1994
    Inventor(s): Wilmore; Douglas
    Assignee(s): Brigham and Women's Hospital
    The present invention provides a method for enhancing the gut absorption in a mammal. Specifically, gut absorption in a mammal can be enhanced by the administration of glutamine, or glutamine equivalent, in combination with one or more agents, said agents selected from the group consisting of growth hormone (GH), an agent capable of enhancing endogenous GH production, insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), or an agent capable of enhancing endogenous IGF-1 production.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 7, 2011
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      Patent use: USE OF GLUTAMINE TOGETHER WITH GROWTH HORMONE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME




  • hGH containing pharmaceutical compositions
    Patent 5,898,030
    Issued: April 27, 1999
    Inventor(s): Samaritani; Fabrizio
    Assignee(s): Applied Research Systems Ars Holding N.V
    Pharmaceutical compositions containing hGH stabilized by means of saccharose. The formulation is particularly suitable for stabilizing a lyophilisate of recombinant hGH.
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    • April 27, 2016
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  • Exclusivity expiration dates:
    • December 1, 2010 - ORPHAN DRUG EXCLUSIVITY

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  • Zorbtive Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Zorbtive Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Zorbtive Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Zorbtive Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Somatropin (rDNA origin - Nonrefrigerated) Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Cartridge Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vial Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vials Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Somatropin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Somatropin, e-coli derived Subcutaneous, Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Somatropin, mammalian derived Subcutaneous, Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Friday, September 11, 2009

Senioral




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Clocinizine

Clocinizine hydrochloride (a derivative of Clocinizine) is reported as an ingredient of Senioral in the following countries:


  • Spain

Phenylpropanolamine

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  • Spain

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Anapen Junior




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Epinephrine

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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Emend IV




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Fosaprepitant

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Penicillamine Ifet




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Penicillamine

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  • Greece

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Terranas




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Lomerizine

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Monday, August 24, 2009

Ibuprofen MK




Ibuprofen MK may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ibuprofen MK



Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is reported as an ingredient of Ibuprofen MK in the following countries:


  • Romania

International Drug Name Search

Friday, August 21, 2009

Doxalfa




Doxalfa may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Doxalfa



Doxazosin

Doxazosin is reported as an ingredient of Doxalfa in the following countries:


  • Estonia

  • Latvia

  • Lithuania

International Drug Name Search

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Putaren




Putaren may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Putaren



Diclofenac

Diclofenac sodium salt (a derivative of Diclofenac) is reported as an ingredient of Putaren in the following countries:


  • Myanmar

International Drug Name Search

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Biorix




Biorix may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Biorix



Moclobemide

Moclobemide is reported as an ingredient of Biorix in the following countries:


  • Taiwan

International Drug Name Search

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Sandoz Mirtazapine




Sandoz Mirtazapine may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Sandoz Mirtazapine



Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine is reported as an ingredient of Sandoz Mirtazapine in the following countries:


  • Canada

  • South Africa

International Drug Name Search

Monday, August 3, 2009

P.A.S.




P.A.S. may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for P.A.S.



Aminosalicylic Acid

P.A.S. (DCF) is known as Aminosalicylic Acid in the US.

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

DCFDénomination Commune Française

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Topamax


Topamax is a brand name of topiramate, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


TOPAMAX (topiramate - capsule; oral)



  • Manufacturer: JANSSEN PHARMS

    Approval date: October 26, 1998

    Strength(s): 15MG [AB], 25MG [RLD][AB]

TOPAMAX (topiramate - tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: JANSSEN PHARMS

    Approval date: December 24, 1996

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [RLD][AB], 50MG [AB]

Has a generic version of Topamax been approved?


A generic version of Topamax has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Topamax and have been approved by the FDA:


topiramate capsule; oral



  • Manufacturer: MYLAN

    Approval date: October 14, 2009

    Strength(s): 15MG [AB], 25MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: SANDOZ

    Approval date: October 14, 2009

    Strength(s): 15MG [AB], 25MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: TEVA

    Approval date: April 17, 2009

    Strength(s): 15MG [AB], 25MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WATSON LABS

    Approval date: April 15, 2009

    Strength(s): 15MG [AB], 25MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: ZYDUS PHARMS USA INC

    Approval date: October 14, 2009

    Strength(s): 15MG [AB], 25MG [AB]

topiramate tablet; oral



  • Manufacturer: ACCORD HLTHCARE

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: APOTEX INC

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: CIPLA LTD

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: GLENMARK GENERICS

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: INVAGEN PHARMS

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: MYLAN

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: RANBAXY

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDS LTD

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: TEVA

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: TORRENT PHARMS

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: UNICHEM

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: UPSHER SMITH

    Approval date: January 7, 2010

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WATSON LABS

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT USA

    Approval date: September 1, 2010

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: ZYDUS PHARMS USA INC

    Approval date: March 27, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG [AB], 200MG [AB], 25MG [AB], 50MG [AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Topamax. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Treatment of migraine
    Patent 5,998,380
    Issued: December 7, 1999
    Inventor(s): Ehrenberg; Bruce L. & Wagner; Anita K.
    Assignee(s): New England Medical Center Hospitals, Inc.
    A method for treating migraine in non-epileptic subjects which involves administering to subjects an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfamate of the following formula: ##STR1##
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 13, 2015
      ✓ 
      Patent use: PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT OF MIGRAINE


    • April 13, 2016
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Migraine treatment method using topiramate and related compounds
    Patent 6,503,884
    Issued: January 7, 2003
    Inventor(s): Bruce L.; Ehrenberg & Anita K.; Wagner
    Assignee(s): New England Medical Center Hospitals, Inc.
    A method for treating migraine in non-epileptic subjects which involves administering to subjects an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfamate of the following formula:
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 13, 2015
      ✓ 
      Patent use: PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT OF MIGRAINE


    • April 13, 2016
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Treatment of migraine
    Patent 7,018,983
    Issued: March 28, 2006
    Inventor(s): Ehrenberg; Bruce L. & Wagner; Anita K.
    Assignee(s): New England Medical Center Hospitals, Inc.
    A method for treating migraine in non-epileptic subjects which involves administering to subjects an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfamate of the following formula:
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 13, 2015
      ✓ 
      Patent use: PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT OF MIGRAINE


    • April 13, 2016
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Pharmaceutical composition of topiramate
    Patent 7,125,560
    Issued: October 24, 2006
    Inventor(s): Thakur; Madhav S. & Kotwal; Pramod M. & Gibbs; Irwin S.
    Assignee(s): Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    The invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition of topiramate, an anticonvulsant which is useful for treating epilepsy. More specifically, the present invention provides a solid dosage formulation of topiramate intended primarily for use by pediatric patients, or for patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets. Processes for preparing the pharmaceutical composition are also described.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • March 1, 2019
      ✓ 
      Patent use: TREATMENT OF SEIZURES


    • September 1, 2019
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Treatment of migraine
    Patent 7,498,311
    Issued: March 3, 2009
    Inventor(s): Ehrenberg; Bruce L. & Wagner; Anita K.
    Assignee(s): New England Medical Center Hospitals, Inc.
    A method for treating migraine in non-epileptic subjects which involves administering to subjects an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfamate of the following formula:
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 13, 2015
      ✓ 
      Patent use: PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT OF MIGRAINE


    • April 13, 2016
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity



Related Exclusivities

Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met.

  • Exclusivity expiration dates:
    • December 22, 2012 - INFORMATION FROM PEDIATRIC STUDIES ADDED TO LABEL

    • June 22, 2013 - PEDIATRIC EXCLUSIVITY

See also...

  • Topamax Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Topamax Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Topamax Sprinkle Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Topamax Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Topamax Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Topamax AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
  • Topiramate Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Topiramate Sprinkle Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Topiramate Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Topiramate Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Topiramate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Vanos


Vanos is a brand name of fluocinonide topical, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


VANOS (fluocinonide - cream; topical)



  • Manufacturer: MEDICIS

    Approval date: February 11, 2005

    Strength(s): 0.1% [RLD]

Has a generic version of Vanos been approved?


No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Vanos available.


Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Vanos. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery
    Patent 6,765,001
    Issued: July 20, 2004
    Inventor(s): Eugene H.; Gans & Mitchell S.; Wortzman
    Assignee(s): Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    The present invention comprises a composition, method of enhancing potency and method of delivering corticosteroids in a vehicle comprising at least two penetration enhancers, and solvents and emulsifiers. The propylene glycol and penetration enhancers are present in ratio to the total of the propylene glycol, penetration enhancers, and solvents and emulsifiers of at least about 0.70.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 21, 2021
      ✓ 
      Drug product




  • Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery
    Patent 7,220,424
    Issued: May 22, 2007
    Inventor(s): Gans; Eugene H. & Wortzman; Mitchell S.
    Assignee(s): Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    The present invention comprises a composition, method of enhancing potency and method of delivering corticosteroids in a vehicle comprising at least two penetration enhancers, and solvents and emulsifiers. The propylene glycol and penetration enhancers are present in ratio to the total of the propylene glycol, penetration enhancers, and solvents and emulsifiers of at least about 0.70.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 7, 2023
      ✓ 
      Patent use: RELIEF OF THE INFLAMMATORY AND PRURITIC MANIFESTATIONS OF CORTICOSTEROID RESPONSIVE DERMATOSES IN PATIENTS 12 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER




  • Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery
    Patent 7,794,738
    Issued: September 14, 2010
    Inventor(s): Gans; Eugene H. & Wortzman; Mitchell S.
    Assignee(s): Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    The present invention comprises a composition, method of enhancing potency and method of delivering corticosteroids in a vehicle comprising at least two penetration enhancers, and solvents and emulsifiers. The propylene glycol and penetration enhancers are present in ratio to the total of the propylene glycol, penetration enhancers, and solvents and emulsifiers of at least about 0.70.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • September 11, 2022
      ✓ 
      Patent use: RELIEF OF THE INFLAMMATORY AND PRURITIC MANIFESTATIONS OF CORTICOSTEROID RESPONSIVE DERMATOSES IN PATIENTS 12 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER



See also...

  • Vanos Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Vanos Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Vanos Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Fluocinonide Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Fluocinonide Gel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Fluocinonide Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Fluocinonide topical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Lidemol Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Lyderm Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Tcis Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Tiamol Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Topsyn Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Trisyn Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Fluocinonide Topical application Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)