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Ramipril is a 2-aza-bicyclo [3.3.0]-octane-3-carboxylic acid derivative. It is a white to almost white crystalline powder soluble in polar organic solvents and buffered aqueous solutions. Ramipril melts between 105° to 112°C. The CAS Registry Number is 87333-19-5. Ramipril’s chemical name is (2 S ,3a S ,6a S )-1[( S )- N -[( S )-1-Carboxy-3-phenylpropyl] alanyl] octahydrocyclopenta [ b ]pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid, 1-ethyl ester. The inactive ingredients present are pregelatinized starch and silica hydrophobic, colloidal anhydrous. The empty hard gelatin capsule shells contain gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, and titanium dioxide. In addition, the 1.25 mg capsule shell contains iron oxide yellow, 2.5 mg capsule shell contains D&C yellow 10 and FD&C red 40, the 5 mg capsule shell contains FD&C blue 1 and FD&C red 40, and the 10 mg capsule shell contains FD&C blue 1. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide and shellac. The structural formula for ramipril is: Its molecular formula is C 23 H 32 N 2 O 5 and its molecular weight is 416.5. Ramiprilat, the diacid metabolite of ramipril, is a non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor. Ramipril is converted to ramiprilat by hepatic cleavage of the ester group. Chemical Structure

Uses For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. May be used as a protectant against further irritation.

D ESCRIPTION RESTASIS ® (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% contains a topical calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant with anti-inflammatory effects. Cyclosporine’s chemical name is Cyclo[[( E )-(2 S ,3 R ,4 R )-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-(methylamino)-6-octenoyl]-L-2-aminobutyryl- N -methylglycyl- N -methyl-L-leucyl-L-valyl- N -methyl-L-leucyl-L-alanyl-D-alanyl- N -methyl-L-leucyl- N -methyl-L-leucyl- N -methyl-L-valyl] and it has the following structure: Structural Formula Formula: C 62 H 111 N 11 O 12 Mol. Wt.: 1202.6 Cyclosporine is a fine white powder. RESTASIS ® appears as a white opaque to slightly translucent homogeneous emulsion. It has an osmolality of 230 to 320 mOsmol/kg and a pH of 6.5-8.0. Each mL of RESTASIS ® ophthalmic emulsion contains: Active: cyclosporine 0.05%. Inactives: glycerin; castor oil; polysorbate 80; carbomer copolymer type A; purified water; and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH. The following structure for RESTASIS® (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% contains a topical calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant with anti-inflammatory effects. Cyclosporine’s chemical name is Cyclo[[(E)-(2S,3R,4R)-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-(methylamino)-6-octenoyl]-L-2-aminobutyryl-N-methylglycyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-L-valyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-L-alanyl-D-alanyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-N-methyl-L-valyl].

Insulin glargine-aglr is a long-acting human insulin analog produced by recombinant DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli (K12). Insulin glargine-aglr differs from human insulin in that the amino acid asparagine at position A21 is replaced by glycine and two arginines are added to the C-terminus of the B-chain. Insulin glargine-aglr has a molecular weight of 6063 Da. REZVOGLAR (insulin glargine-aglr) injection is a sterile, clear and colorless solution for subcutaneous use in a 3 mL single-patient use prefilled pen (REZVOGLAR KwikPen). Prefilled Pen (REZVOGLAR KwikPen): Each mL contains 100 units of insulin glargine-aglr and the inactive ingredients: glycerin (17 mg), metacresol (2.7 mg), zinc oxide (content adjusted to provide 30 mcg zinc ion), and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is adjusted by addition of aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid 10% and/or sodium hydroxide 10%. REZVOGLAR has a pH of approximately 4.

Rifampin Capsules USP for oral administration contains 150 mg or 300 mg rifampin per capsule. The 150 mg and 300 mg capsules also contain, as inactive ingredients: corn starch, crospovidone, D & C Red no. 28, FD & C Blue no. 1, FD & C Red no. 40, gelatin, magnesium stearate, potassium hydroxide, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium lauryl sulphate and titanium dioxide. Rifampin is a semisynthetic antibiotic derivative of rifamycin SV. Rifampin is a red-brown crystalline powder very slightly soluble in water at neutral pH, freely soluble in chloroform, soluble in ethyl acetate and in methanol. Its molecular weight is 822.95 and its chemical formula is C 43 H 58 N 4 O 12 . The chemical name for rifampin is either: 3-[[(4-Methyl-1-piperazinyl)imino]methyl]rifamycin or 5,6,9,17,19,21-hexahydroxy-23-methoxy-2,4,12,16,18,20,22–heptamethyl-8-[N-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)formimidoyl]-2,7-(epoxypentadeca[1,11,13]trienimino)naphtho[2,1- b ]furan-1,11(2H)-dione 21-acetate. Its structural formula is: rifampin

Risperidone tablets, USP contain risperidone USP, an atypical antipsychotic belonging to the chemical class of benzisoxazole derivatives. The chemical designation is 3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2- benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one. Its molecular formula is C 23 H 27 FN 4 O 2 and its molecular weight is 410.49. The structural formula is: Risperidone USP is a white to slightly beige powder. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, and soluble in methanol and 0.1 N HCl. Risperidone tablets, USP are for oral administration and available in 0.25 mg (orange), 0.5 mg (orange), 1 mg (white), 2 mg (yellow), 3 mg (orange), and 4 mg (brown) strengths. Risperidone tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol (except 1 mg), sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycolate and polyethylene glycol (1 mg). Tablets of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg also contain talc and titanium dioxide. 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 3 mg tablets contain FD&C Yellow # 6 aluminum lake, the 2 mg tablets contain yellow iron oxide; the 4 mg tablets contain iron oxide red. structure

Risperidone tablets, USP contain risperidone USP, an atypical antipsychotic belonging to the chemical class of benzisoxazole derivatives. The chemical designation is 3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2- benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one. Its molecular formula is C 23 H 27 FN 4 O 2 and its molecular weight is 410.49. The structural formula is: Risperidone USP is a white to slightly beige powder. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, and soluble in methanol and 0.1 N HCl. Risperidone tablets, USP are for oral administration and available in 0.25 mg (orange), 0.5 mg (orange), 1 mg (white), 2 mg (yellow), 3 mg (orange), and 4 mg (brown) strengths. Risperidone tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol (except 1 mg), sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycolate and polyethylene glycol (1 mg). Tablets of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg also contain talc and titanium dioxide. 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 3 mg tablets contain FD&C Yellow # 6 aluminum lake, the 2 mg tablets contain yellow iron oxide; the 4 mg tablets contain iron oxide red. structure

Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP contain rizatriptan benzoate, USP a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 1B/1D (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist. Rizatriptan benzoate, USP is described chemically as: N,N -dimethyl-5-(1 H -1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1 H -indole-3-ethanamine monobenzoate and its structural formula is: Its molecular formula is C 15 H 19 N 5 C 7 H 6 O 2 , representing a molecular weight of the free base of 269.4. Rizatriptan benzoate, USP is a white to off-white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water at about 42 mg per mL (expressed as free base) at 25°C. Rizatriptan benzoate tablets, USP are available for oral administration in strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg (corresponding to 7.265 mg or 14.53 mg of the benzoate salt, respectively). Each compressed tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized maize starch, ferric oxide (red), and magnesium stearate. 1

Rizatriptan benzoate tablet, USP contains rizatriptan benzoate, a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 1B/1D (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist. Rizatriptan benzoate is described chemically as: N,N -dimethyl-5-(1 H -1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1 H -indole-3-ethanamine monobenzoate and its structural formula is: Its empirical formula is C 15 H 19 N 5 •C 7 H 6 O 2 , representing a molecular weight of the free base of 269.4. Rizatriptan benzoate is a white to off-white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water at about 42 mg per mL (expressed as free base) at 25°C. Rizatriptan benzoate Tablets, USP are available for oral administration in strengths of 5 and 10 mg (corresponding to 7.265 mg or 14.53 mg of the benzoate salt, respectively). Each compressed tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), and magnesium stearate. rizatriptan-Structure

Rizatriptan benzoate tablets USP contain rizatriptan benzoate, a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 1B/1D (5-HT 1B/1D ) receptor agonist. Rizatriptan benzoate is described chemically as: N,N -dimethyl-5-(1 H -1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1 H ­-indole-3-ethanamine monobenzoate and its structural formula is: Its molecular formula is C 15 H 19 N 5 •C 7 H 6 O 2 , representing a molecular weight of the free base of 269.35. Rizatriptan benzoate is a white to almost white crystalline powder that is soluble in water at about 42 mg per mL (expressed as free base) at 25°C. Rizatriptan benzoate tablets USP are available for oral administration in strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg (corresponding to 7.265 mg or 14.53 mg of the benzoate salt, respectively). Each compressed tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (maize). Chemical Structure

Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

Ropinirole Tablets, USP contain ropinirole, a non-ergoline dopamine agonist, as the hydrochloride salt. The chemical name of ropinirole hydrochloride, USP is 4-[2-(dipropylamino)ethyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one and the empirical formula is C 16 H 24 N 2 O•HCl. The molecular weight is 296.84 g/mol (260.38 as the free base). The structural formula is: Ropinirole hydrochloride, USP is a pale cream to yellow powder with a melting range of 243°C to 250°C and a solubility of 133 mg/mL in water. Each circular, beveled edged, biconvex film-coated tablet contains ropinirole hydrochloride, USP equivalent to ropinirole, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, or 5 mg. Inactive ingredients consist of citric acid anhydrous powder, croscarmellose sodium, lactose anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. The ingredients of the film coating for each tablet are as follows: 0.25 mg: Hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 0.5 mg: FD&C Blue no. 2 aluminum lake, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 1 mg: FD&C Blue no. 2 aluminum lake, ferric oxide black, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 2 mg: Ferric oxide red, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 3 mg: Carmine, FD&C Blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 4 mg: Ferric oxide black, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 5 mg: FD&C Blue no. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue no. 2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. The product meets USP Dissolution Test 2. structure

Ropinirole Tablets, USP contain ropinirole, a non-ergoline dopamine agonist, as the hydrochloride salt. The chemical name of ropinirole hydrochloride, USP is 4-[2-(dipropylamino)ethyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one and the empirical formula is C 16 H 24 N 2 O•HCl. The molecular weight is 296.84 g/mol (260.38 as the free base). The structural formula is: Ropinirole hydrochloride, USP is a pale cream to yellow powder with a melting range of 243°C to 250°C and a solubility of 133 mg/mL in water. Each circular, beveled edged, biconvex film-coated tablet contains ropinirole hydrochloride, USP equivalent to ropinirole, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, or 5 mg. Inactive ingredients consist of citric acid anhydrous powder, croscarmellose sodium, lactose anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. The ingredients of the film coating for each tablet are as follows: 0.25 mg: Hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 0.5 mg: FD&C Blue no. 2 aluminum lake, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 1 mg: FD&C Blue no. 2 aluminum lake, ferric oxide black, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 2 mg: Ferric oxide red, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 3 mg: Carmine, FD&C Blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 4 mg: Ferric oxide black, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. 5 mg: FD&C Blue no. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue no. 2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. The product meets USP Dissolution Test 2. structure

Ropinirole tablets, USP contains ropinirole, a non-ergoline dopamine agonist, as the hydrochloride salt. The chemical name of ropinirole hydrochloride, USP is 4-[2-(dipropylamino)ethyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one and the empirical formula is C 16 H 24 N 2 O•HCl. The molecular weight is 296.84 (260.38 as the free base). The structural formula is: Ropinirole hydrochloride, USP is a pale cream to yellow powder with a melting range of 243°C to 250°C and a solubility of 133 mg/mL in water. Each modified oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet contains 0.29 mg, 0.57 mg, 1.14 mg, 2.28 mg, 3.42 mg, 4.56 mg, or 5.70 mg ropinirole hydrochloride, USP equivalent to ropinirole, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, or 5 mg. Inactive ingredients consist of microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, citric acid monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate. 0.25 mg tablet contains opadry white. The components of opadry white are hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol 6000 and polysorbate 80. 0.5 mg tablet contains opadry yellow. The components of opadry yellow are hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol 6000, iron oxide yellow and polysorbate 80. 1 mg tablet contains opadry green. The components of opadry green are hypromellose, titanium dioxide, triacetin, iron oxide yellow and FD&C Blue No. 2. 2 mg tablet contains opadry pink. The components of opadry pink are hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol 6000, iron oxide red and polysorbate 80. 3 mg tablet contains opadry purple. The components of opadry purple are hypromellose, titanium dioxide, carmine, polyethylene glycol 400, polysorbate 80 and FD&C Blue No. 1. 4 mg tablet contains opadry brown. The components of opadry brown are hypromellose, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, polyethylene glycol 400, FD&C Blue No. 2, polysorbate 80 and iron oxide black. Also contains FD&C yellow No. 6 as a color additive. 5 mg tablet contains opadry blue. The components of opadry blue are hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol 400, FD&C Blue No. 2 and polysorbate 80. molecular structure

Ropinirole tablets, USP contains ropinirole, a non-ergoline dopamine agonist, as the hydrochloride salt. The chemical name of ropinirole hydrochloride is 4-[2-(dipropylamino)ethyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one and the molecular formula is C 16 H 24 N 2 O•HCl. The molecular weight is 296.84 (260.38 as the free base). The structural formula is: Ropinirole hydrochloride is a white to yellow solid with a melting range of 243°C to 250°C and a solubility of 133 mg/mL in water. Each film-coated tablet contains ropinirole hydrochloride equivalent to ropinirole, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 mg. Inactive ingredients consist of: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. The film coating of the tablet consists of following inactive ingredients: 0.25 mg: hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80 and titanium dioxide. 0.5 mg: FD&C Blue #2/Indigo carmine aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. 1 mg: FD&C Blue #2/Indigo carmine aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. 2 mg: hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. 3 mg: carmine, FD&C Blue #2/Indigo carmine aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6/Sunset yellow FCF aluminum lake, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. 4 mg: hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. 5 mg: FD&C Blue #2/Indigo carmine aluminum lake, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80 and titanium dioxide. chemical structure

Ropinirole tablets contain ropinirole, a non-ergoline dopamine agonist, as the hydrochloride salt. The chemical name of ropinirole hydrochloride is 4-[2-(dipropylamino)ethyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one and the empirical formula is C 16 H 24 N 2 OHCl. The molecular weight is 296.84 (260.38 as the free base). The structural formula is: Ropinirole hydrochloride is a white to yellow solid with a melting range of 243 o C to 250°C and a solubility of 133 mg/mL in water. Each round biconvex film-coated ropinirole tablet contains 0.29, 0.57, 1.14, 2.28, 3.42, 4.56, or 5.70 mg of ropinirole hydrochloride equivalent to ropinirole 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 mg, respectively. Inactive ingredients of the core tablets consist of croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. Inactive ingredients of the film coats are slightly different among the 7 strengths of tablets and are tabulated below: Strength Inactive ingredients of the film coat 0.25 mg polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-part. hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide and lecithin (soya). 0.5 mg polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-part. hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide and iron oxide yellow. 1 mg polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-part. hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake and iron oxide yellow. 2 mg polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-part. hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide, lecithin (soya) and iron oxide red. 3 mg polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-part. hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide, carmine and FD&C Blue No. 1 aluminum lake. 4 mg polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-part. hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow and iron oxide red. 5 mg polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-part. hydrolyzed, talc, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake and lecithin (soya). USP dissolution test is pending. structural formula

Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • minor pain of arthritis • muscular aches • backache • menstrual cramps • headache • toothache • the common cold • temporarily reduces fever

Use for the treatment of acne

Use for the treatment of acne

Uses washes the eye to help relieve irritation discomfort burning stinging itching by removing loose foreign material air pollutants (smog or pollen) chlorinated water

Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose • itchy, watery eyes

Uses for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry and for external anal and genital itching.

Uses for temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun for use as a protectant against further irritation

Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking

Uses for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye for the temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye, or to exposure to wind or sun

SAXENDA contains liraglutide, an analog of human GLP-1 and acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist. The peptide precursor of liraglutide, produced by a process that includes expression of recombinant DNA in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, has been engineered to be 97% homologous to native human GLP-1 by substituting arginine for lysine at position 34. Liraglutide is made by attaching a C-16 fatty acid (palmitic acid) with a glutamic acid spacer on the remaining lysine residue at position 26 of the peptide precursor. The molecular formula of liraglutide is C 172 H 265 N 43 O 51 and the molecular weight is 3751.2 Daltons. The structural formula (Figure 1) is: Figure 1. Structural Formula of liraglutide SAXENDA injection is a sterile, aqueous, clear, colorless or almost colorless solution for subcutaneous use. Each 1 mL of SAXENDA solution contains 6 mg of liraglutide and the following inactive ingredients: disodium phosphate dihydrate, 1.42 mg; propylene glycol, 14 mg; phenol, 5.5 mg; and water for injection. SAXENDA has a pH of approximately 8.15, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH. Each pre-filled pen contains a 3 mL solution of SAXENDA equivalent to 18 mg liraglutide (free-base, anhydrous). Structural Formula

Scopolamine transdermal system is designed for continuous release of scopolamine following application to an area of intact skin on the head, behind the ear. Each system contains 1.28 mg of scopolamine base. Scopolamine is (9-methyl-3-oxa-9-azatricyclo[3.3.1.0 2,4 ]nonan-7-yl) 3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoate. The molecular formula is C 17 H 21 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Scopolamine has a molecular weight of 303.35 and a pKa of 7.55 to 7.81. The scopolamine transdermal system is a circular, 0.1 mm thick, 2.13 cm 2 film with two layers. Proceeding from the visible surface towards the surface attached to the skin, these layers are: (1) a backing layer composed of a tan colored, pigmented, flexible film consisting of a polyethylene outer layer and a metalized polyester inner layer; (2) an adhesive matrix of the drug substance scopolamine, acrylic adhesive solution, isopropyl myristate, and oleyl alcohol. A release liner which protects the adhesive matrix layer during storage should be removed immediately prior to application. Cross section of the system: 1 1

Scopolamine transdermal system is designed for continuous release of scopolamine following application to an area of intact skin on the head, behind the ear. Each system contains 1.5 mg of scopolamine base. Scopolamine is (αS)-α-(hydroxymethyl)benzeneacetic acid (1α,2β,4β,5α,7β)-9-methyl-3-oxa-9-azatricyclo[3.3.1.0 2,4 ]non-7-yl ester. The molecular formula is C 17 H 21 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Scopolamine has a molecular weight of 303.35 and a pKa of 7.55-7.81. The scopolamine transdermal system is a circular, 1.8 cm 2 film with four layers. Proceeding from the visible surface towards the surface attached to the skin, these layers are: (1) a backing layer of peach-colored polyethylene/polyester film printed with brown ink; (2) a solid matrix drug reservoir layer of silicone adhesive, scopolamine and povidone; (3) a microporous polypropylene membrane; and (4) an adhesive formulation of silicone adhesive, povidone and scopolamine. A protective, oversized release liner of fluoropolymer-coated polyester, which covers the adhesive formulation layer, is removed before the system is used. The brown ink contains acrylic polymers, carbon black, iron oxides (red and yellow), polydimethylsiloxane, polyethylene wax, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate and triethanolamine. Scopolamine transdermal systems are packaged with an additional piece of protective film covering the system within each pouch. This piece of protective film is removed and discarded at the time of use. Cross section of the system: Scopolamine Structural Formula Cross section of the system

Ustekinumab-aekn, a human IgG1κ monoclonal antibody, is a human interleukin-12 and -23 antagonist. Using DNA recombinant technology, ustekinumab-aekn is produced in a murine cell line (Sp2/0). The manufacturing process contains steps for the clearance of viruses. Ustekinumab-aekn is comprised of 1326 amino acids and has an estimated molecular mass that ranges from 148,079 to 149,690 Daltons. SELARSDI (ustekinumab-aekn) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear and colorless to slightly yellow solution free of visible particles with pH of 5.7 to 6.3. SELARSDI for Subcutaneous Use Available as 45 mg of ustekinumab-aekn in 0.5 mL and 90 mg of ustekinumab-aekn in 1 mL, supplied as a sterile solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe with a 29-gauge fixed 1/2 inch needle and as 45 mg of ustekinumab-aekn in 0.5 mL in a single-dose borosilicate Type I glass vial with a rubber stopper. Not made with natural rubber latex. Each 0.5 mL prefilled syringe or vial delivers 45 mg ustekinumab-aekn, histidine (0.122 mg), L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (0.507 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.02 mg), sucrose (38 mg) and water for injection (q.s). Each 1 mL prefilled syringe delivers 90 mg ustekinumab-aekn, histidine (0.243 mg), L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (1.013 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.04 mg), sucrose (76 mg) and water for injection (q.s). SELARSDI for Intravenous Infusion Available as 130 mg of ustekinumab-aekn in 26 mL, supplied as a single-dose borosilicate type I glass vial with a rubber stopper. Not made with natural rubber latex. Each 26 mL vial delivers 130 mg ustekinumab-aekn, edetate disodium (0.47 mg), histidine (20.02 mg), L- histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (27.04 mg), methionine (10.4 mg), polysorbate 80 (10.4 mg), sucrose (2,210 mg), and water for injection (q.s).

Selegiline hydrochloride is a levorotatory acetylenic derivative of phenethylamine. It is commonly referred to in the clinical and pharmacological literature as l-deprenyl. The chemical name is: (R)-(-)- N ,2-dimethyl- N -2-propynylphenethylamine hydrochloride. It is a white to near white crystalline powder, freely soluble in water, chloroform, and methanol, and has a molecular weight of 223.75. The molecular formula is C 13 H 17 •HCl. The structural formula is as follows: Each tablet, for oral administration, contains 5 mg selegiline hydrochloride. Inactive ingredients are citric acid, anhydrous lactose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.

A liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation for topical application. Selenium sulfide has the molecular formula SeS 2 and has a molecular weight of 143.09.

SELZENTRY (maraviroc) is a selective, slowly reversible, small molecule antagonist of the interaction between human CCR5 and HIV-1 gp120. Blocking this interaction prevents CCR5-tropic HIV-1 entry into cells. SELZENTRY film-coated tablets for oral administration contain 25, 75, 150, or 300 mg of maraviroc and the following inactive ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate (anhydrous), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate. The film coat (Opadry II Blue [85G20583]) contains FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, soya lecithin, polyethylene glycol (macrogol 3350), polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. SELZENTRY oral solution contains 20 mg per mL of maraviroc and the following inactive ingredients: citric acid (anhydrous), purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, strawberry flavoring (501440T), and sucralose. Maraviroc is chemically described as 4,4-difluoro- N -{(1 S )-3 - [ exo -3-(3-isopropyl-5-methyl-4 H -1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]-1-phenylpropyl}cyclohexanecarboxamide. The molecular formula is C 29 H 41 F 2 N 5 O and the structural formula is: Maraviroc is a white to pale-colored powder with a molecular weight of 513.67. It is highly soluble across the physiological pH range (pH 1.0 to 7.5). Maraviroc chemical structure

Sildenafil tablets, USP, an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction, is the citrate salt of sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). Sildenafil citrate, is designated chemically as 1-[[3-(6,7-dihydro-1-methyl-7-oxo-3-propyl-1 H -pyrazolo[4,3- d ]pyrimidin-5-yl)-4-ethoxyphenyl]sulfonyl]-4-methylpiperazine citrate and has the following structural formula: Sildenafil citrate, USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 3.5 mg/mL in water and a molecular weight of 666.7. Sildenafil tablets USP are formulated as pale blue to blue film-coated tablets equivalent to 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of sildenafil for oral administration. Sildenafil tablets 50 mg and 100 mg are caplet shaped whereas sildenafil tablets 25 mg are round shaped. In addition to the active ingredient, sildenafil citrate, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate anhydrous, FD&C Blue # 2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide and triacetin. sildenafil-citrate-structure

Sildenafil tablets, USP, phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, is the citrate salt of sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE-5). Sildenafil is also marketed as VIAGRA ® for erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil citrate, USP is designated chemically as 1-[[3-(6,7-dihydro-1-methyl-7-oxo-3-propyl-1 H -pyrazolo [4,3- d ] pyrimidin-5-yl)-4- ethoxyphenyl] sulfonyl]-4-methylpiperazine citrate and has the following structural formula: Sildenafil citrate, USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 3.5 mg/mL in water and a molecular weight of 666.7. Sildenafil Tablets USP: Sildenafil citrate is formulated as white, film-coated round tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains sildenafil citrate equivalent to 20 mg of sildenafil. In addition to the active ingredient, sildenafil citrate, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide and triacetin. 1

SILVADENE Cream 1% is a soft, white, water-miscible cream containing the antimicrobial agent silver sulfadiazine in micronized form, which has the following structural formula: Each gram of SILVADENE Cream 1% contains 10 mg of micronized silver sulfadiazine. The cream vehicle consists of white petrolatum, stearyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, and water, with methylparaben 0.3% as a preservative. SILVADENE Cream 1% (silver sulfadiazine) spreads easily and can be washed off readily with water. Chemical Structure

Silver sulfadiazine cream, USP 1% is a soft, white, water dispersible cream containing the antimicrobial agent silver sulfadiazine in micronized form for topical application. Each gram of silver sulfadiazine cream contains 10mg of micronized silver sulfadiazine. This active agent has the following structural formula: Silver sulfadiazine cream contains 1% w/w silver sulfadiazine. The vehicle in which the active ingredient is dispersed consists of water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, and sorbitan monooleate with 0.3% methylparaben as a preservative. Structural Formula

Silver sulfadiazine cream, USP 1% is a soft, white, water dispersible cream containing the antimicrobial agent silver sulfadiazine in micronized form for topical application. Each gram of silver sulfadiazine cream contains 10mg of micronized silver sulfadiazine. This active agent has the following structural formula: Silver sulfadiazine cream contains 1% w/w silver sulfadiazine. The vehicle in which the active ingredient is dispersed consists of water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, and sorbitan monooleate with 0.3% methylparaben as a preservative. Structural Formula

Silver sulfadiazine cream, USP 1% is a soft, white, water dispersible cream containing the antimicrobial agent silver sulfadiazine in micronized form for topical application. Each gram of silver sulfadiazine cream contains 10mg of micronized silver sulfadiazine. This active agent has the following structural formula: Silver sulfadiazine cream contains 1% w/w silver sulfadiazine. The vehicle in which the active ingredient is dispersed consists of water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, and sorbitan monooleate with 0.3% methylparaben as a preservative. Structural Formula

Silver sulfadiazine cream, USP 1% is a soft, white, water dispersible cream containing the antimicrobial agent silver sulfadiazine in micronized form for topical application. Each gram of silver sulfadiazine cream contains 10mg of micronized silver sulfadiazine. This active agent has the following structural formula: Silver sulfadiazine cream contains 1% w/w silver sulfadiazine. The vehicle in which the active ingredient is dispersed consists of water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, and sorbitan monooleate with 0.3% methylparaben as a preservative. Structural Formula

Adalimumab-ryvk is a tumor necrosis factor blocker. Adalimumab-ryvk is a recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody with human derived heavy and light chain variable regions and human IgG1:k constant regions. Adalimumab-ryvk is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a mammalian cell (Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO)) expression system and is purified by a process that includes specific viral inactivation and removal steps. It consists of 1330 amino acids and has a molecular weight of approximately 148 kilodaltons. SIMLANDI ® (adalimumab-ryvk) injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free solution for subcutaneous administration. The drug product is supplied as either a single-dose, prefilled SIMLANDI autoinjector or as a single-dose, 1 mL prefilled glass syringe. Enclosed within the autoinjector is a single-dose, 1 mL prefilled glass syringe. The solution of SIMLANDI is clear and colorless, with a pH of 5.0-5.6. Each 80 mg/0.8 mL prefilled syringe or prefilled autoinjector delivers 0.8 mL (80 mg) of drug product. Each 0.8 mL of SIMLANDI contains adalimumab-ryvk (80 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.80 mg), sodium chloride (0.47 mg), sucrose (69.83 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid are added as necessary to adjust pH. Each 40 mg/0.4 mL prefilled syringe or prefilled autoinjector delivers 0.4 mL (40 mg) of drug product. Each 0.4 mL of SIMLANDI contains adalimumab-ryvk (40 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.40 mg), sodium chloride (0.23 mg), sucrose (34.9 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid are added as necessary to adjust pH. Each 20 mg/0.2 mL prefilled syringe delivers 0.2 mL (20 mg) of drug product. Each 0.2 mL of SIMLANDI contains adalimumab-ryvk (20 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.20 mg), sodium chloride (0.12 mg), sucrose (17.46 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid are added as necessary to adjust pH.

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β (2 S *,4 S *),-8aβ]]. The molecular formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin USP is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP are available for oral administration in strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg. Each tablet contains following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, citric acid monohydrate, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate and butylated hydroxyanisole. Simvastatin 5 mg also contains ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg also contains ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 40 mg and simvastatin 80 mg also contains ferric oxide red. Chemical Structure

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus . Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β(2 S* ,4 S* ),-8aβ]]. The empirical formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP are available for oral administration in strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg. Each tablet contains following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, citric acid, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised starch, talc and titanium dioxide. Butylated hydroxyanisole is added as a preservative. Image

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1S-[1α,3α,7β,8β(2S * ,4S * ),-8aβ]]. The empirical formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP for oral administration contain either 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg of simvastatin and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose E5, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide red, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, talc, titanium dioxide, butylated hydroxyanisole, ascorbic acid, citric acid monohydrate, and triethyl citrate. simvastatin-structure.jpg

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β (2 S *,4 S *),-8aβ]]. The molecular formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin USP is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP are available for oral administration in strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg. Each tablet contains following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, citric acid monohydrate, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate and butylated hydroxyanisole. Simvastatin 5 mg also contains ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg also contains ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 40 mg and simvastatin 80 mg also contains ferric oxide red. Chemical Structure

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus . Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β (2 S *,4 S *),-8aβ]]. The molecular formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin USP is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP for oral use contain 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg of simvastatin USP and the following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, citric acid monohydrate, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate and butylated hydroxyanisole. Simvastatin 5 mg also contains ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg also contains ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 40 mg and simvastatin 80 mg also contains ferric oxide red. Chemical Structure

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus . Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β(2 S* ,4 S* ),-8aβ]]. The empirical formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP are available for oral administration in strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg. Each tablet contains following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, citric acid, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised starch, talc and titanium dioxide. Butylated hydroxyanisole is added as a preservative. Image

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus . Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β(2 S* ,4 S* ),-8aβ]]. The empirical formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP are available for oral administration in strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg. Each tablet contains following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, citric acid, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised starch, talc and titanium dioxide. Butylated hydroxyanisole is added as a preservative. Image

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus . Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β (2 S *,4 S *),-8aβ]]. The molecular formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin USP is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP are available for oral administration in strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg. Each tablet contains following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, citric acid monohydrate, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate and butylated hydroxyanisole. Simvastatin 5 mg also contains ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg also contains ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 40 mg and simvastatin 80 mg also contains ferric oxide red. Chemical Structure

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus . Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β(2 S* ,4 S* ),-8aβ]]. The empirical formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP are available for oral administration in strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg. Each tablet contains following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, citric acid, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised starch, talc and titanium dioxide. Butylated hydroxyanisole is added as a preservative. Image

Simvastatin is a prodrug of 3-hydoroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus . Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, [1 S -[1α,3α,7β,8β (2 S *,4 S *),-8aβ]]. The molecular formula of simvastatin is C 25 H 38 O 5 and its molecular weight is 418.57. Its structural formula is: Simvastatin USP is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in chloroform, methanol and ethanol. Simvastatin tablets USP are available for oral administration in strength of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg or 80 mg. Each tablet contains following inactive ingredients: ascorbic acid, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, talc, citric acid monohydrate, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate and butylated hydroxyanisole. Simvastatin 5 mg also contains ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg also contains ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow, simvastatin 40 mg and simvastatin 80 mg also contains ferric oxide red. Chemical Structure