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BELSOMRA SUVOREXANT
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BELSOMRA tablets contain suvorexant, an orexin receptor antagonist. Suvorexant is described chemically as: [(7R)-4-(5-chloro-2-benzoxazolyl) hexahydro-7-methyl-1H-1,4-diazepin-1-yl][5-methyl-2-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)phenyl]methanone Its empirical formula is C 23 H 23 ClN 6 O 2 and the molecular weight is 450.92. Its structural formula is: Suvorexant is a white to off-white powder that is insoluble in water. Each film coated tablet contains 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, or 20 mg of suvorexant and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer (copovidone). In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. The film coating for the 5 mg tablets also contains iron oxide black and iron oxide yellow, and the film coating for the 10 mg tablets also contains FD&C Blue #1/Brilliant Blue FCF Aluminum Lake and iron oxide yellow. Chemical Structure

BRIDION SUGAMMADEX
(SUGAMMADEX) 200 mg/2 ml Injection
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BRIDION (sugammadex) injection, for intravenous use, contains sugammadex sodium, a modified gamma cyclodextrin chemically designated as 6 A ,6 B ,6 C ,6 D ,6 E ,6 F ,6 G ,6 H -Octakis-S-(2-carboxyethyl)-6 A ,6 B ,6 C ,6 D ,6 E ,6 F ,6 G ,6 H -octathio- γ -cyclodextrin sodium salt (1:8) with a molecular weight of 2178.01. The structural formula is: BRIDION is supplied as a sterile, non-pyrogenic aqueous solution that is clear, colorless to slightly yellow-brown for intravenous injection only. Each mL contains 100 mg sugammadex, which is equivalent to 108.8 mg sugammadex sodium. The aqueous solution is adjusted to a pH of between 7 and 8 with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. The osmolality of the product is between 300 and 500 mOsmol/kg. BRIDION may contain up to 7 mg/mL of the mono OH-derivative of sugammadex [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . This derivative is chemically designated as 6 A ,6 B ,6 C ,6 D ,6 E ,6 F ,6 G -Heptakis-S-(2-carboxyethyl)-6 A ,6 B ,6 C ,6 D ,6 E ,6 F ,6 G -heptathio- γ -cyclodextrin sodium salt (1:7) with a molecular weight of 2067.90. The structural formula is: Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

CANCIDAS CASPOFUNGIN ACETATE
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CANCIDAS is a sterile, lyophilized product for intravenous (IV) infusion that contains a semisynthetic lipopeptide (echinocandin) compound synthesized from a fermentation product of Glarea lozoyensis. CANCIDAS is an echinocandin antifungal that inhibits the synthesis of β (1,3)-D-glucan, an integral component of the fungal cell wall. CANCIDAS (caspofungin acetate) is 1-[(4 R ,5 S )-5-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]- N 2 -(10,12-dimethyl-1-oxotetradecyl)-4-hydroxy-L-ornithine]-5-[(3 R )-3-hydroxy-L-ornithine] pneumocandin B 0 diacetate (salt). CANCIDAS 50 mg contains 50 mg of caspofungin equivalent to 55.5 mg of caspofungin acetate. CANCIDAS 50 mg also contains: 39 mg sucrose, 26 mg mannitol, 2 mg glacial acetic acid added as a buffering agent, and sodium hydroxide added as a pH adjuster ingredient. CANCIDAS 70 mg contains 70 mg of caspofungin equivalent to 77.7 mg of caspofungin acetate. CANCIDAS 70 mg also contains 54 mg sucrose, 36 mg mannitol, 2.7 mg glacial acetic acid added as a buffering agent, and sodium hydroxide added as a pH adjuster ingredient. Caspofungin acetate is a hygroscopic, white to off-white powder. It is freely soluble in water and methanol, and slightly soluble in ethanol. The pH of a saturated aqueous solution of caspofungin acetate is approximately 6.6. The empirical formula is C 52 H 88 N 10 O 15 ∙2C 2 H 4 O 2 and the formula weight is 1213.42. The structural formula is: Chemical Structure

DELSTRIGO DORAVIRINE LAMIVUDINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
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DELSTRIGO is a fixed-dose combination, film-coated tablet, containing doravirine, lamivudine, and TDF for oral administration. Doravirine is an HIV-1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). Lamivudine is the (-)enantiomer of a dideoxy analogue of cytidine and is an HIV-1 nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor. TDF (a prodrug of tenofovir) is a fumaric acid salt of the bis-isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl ester derivative of tenofovir. In vivo TDF is converted to tenofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine 5'-monophosphate. Tenofovir is an HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Each tablet contains 100 mg of doravirine, 300 mg of lamivudine, and 300 mg of TDF (equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) as active ingredients. The tablets include the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium stearyl fumarate. The tablets are film coated with a coating material containing the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. The coated tablets are polished with carnauba wax. Doravirine : The chemical name for doravirine is 3-chloro-5-[[1-[(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-5-oxo-1 H -1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)methyl]-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl]oxy]benzonitrile. It has a molecular formula of C 17 H 11 ClF 3 N 5 O 3 and a molecular weight of 425.75. It has the following structural formula: Doravirine is practically insoluble in water. Chemical Structure Lamivudine : The chemical name for lamivudine is (-)-1-[(2 R ,5 S )-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl]-cytosine. It has a molecular formula of C 8 H 11 N 3 O 3 S and a molecular weight of 229.26. It has the following structural formula: Lamivudine is soluble in water. Chemical Structure TDF : The chemical name for TDF is 9-[(R)-2-[[bis[[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy]methoxy] phosphinyl]- methoxy]propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1). It has a molecular formula of C 19 H 30 N 5 O 10 P∙C 4 H 4 O 4 and a molecular weight of 635.52. It has the following structural formula: TDF is slightly soluble in water. Chemical Structure

Dificid, DIFICID FIDAXOMICIN
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DIFICID (fidaxomicin) is a macrolide antibacterial drug for oral administration. Its CAS chemical name is Oxacyclooctadeca-3,5,9,13,15-pentaen-2-one, 3-[[[6-deoxy-4- O -(3,5-dichloro-2-ethyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoyl)-2- O -methyl-β-D-mannopyranosyl]oxy]methyl]-12-[[6-deoxy-5- C -methyl-4- O -(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-β-D- lyxo -hexopyranosyl]oxy]-11-ethyl-8-hydroxy-18-[(1 R )-1-hydroxyethyl]-9,13,15-trimethyl-, (3 E ,5 E ,8 S ,9 E ,11 S ,12 R ,13 E ,15 E ,18 S )-. The structural formula of fidaxomicin is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Structural Formula of Fidaxomicin DIFICID tablets are film-coated and contain 200 mg of fidaxomicin per tablet and the following inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lecithin (soy), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide. DIFICID for oral suspension is supplied as granules in bottles containing 5.45 g of fidaxomicin (40 mg of fidaxomicin per mL after reconstitution) and the following inactive ingredients: citric acid, microcrystalline cellulose, mixed berry flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium starch glycolate, sucralose, and xanthan gum. Chemical Structure

EMEND APREPITANT
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EMEND capsules contain the active ingredient, aprepitant. Aprepitant is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK 1 ) receptor antagonist, an antiemetic agent, chemically described as 5-[[(2 R ,3 S )-2-[(1 R )-1-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethoxy]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-morpholinyl]methyl]-1,2-dihydro-3 H -1,2,4-triazol-3-one. Its empirical formula is C 23 H 21 F 7 N 4 O 3 , and its structural formula is: Aprepitant is a white to off-white crystalline solid, with a molecular weight of 534.43. It is practically insoluble in water. Aprepitant is sparingly soluble in ethanol and isopropyl acetate and slightly soluble in acetonitrile. Each capsule of EMEND for oral administration contains either 80 mg or 125 mg of aprepitant and the following inactive ingredients: sucrose, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose and sodium lauryl sulfate. The capsule shell excipients are gelatin, titanium dioxide, and may contain sodium lauryl sulfate and silicon dioxide. The 125-mg capsule also contains red ferric oxide and yellow ferric oxide. Each pouch of EMEND for oral suspension 125 mg contains 125 mg of aprepitant and the following inactive ingredients: sucrose, lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, red iron oxide, and sodium stearyl fumarate. Chemical Structure

EMEND FOSAPREPITANT DIMEGLUMINE
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EMEND (fosaprepitant) for injection is a sterile, lyophilized formulation containing fosaprepitant dimeglumine, a prodrug of aprepitant, a substance P/neurokinin-1 (NK 1 ) receptor antagonist, an antiemetic agent, chemically described as 1-Deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol[3-[[(2 R ,3 S )-2-[(1 R )-1-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethoxy]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-morpholinyl]methyl]-2,5-dihydro-5-oxo-1 H -1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]phosphonate (2:1) (salt). Its empirical formula is C 23 H 22 F 7 N 4 O 6 P ∙ 2(C 7 H 17 NO 5 ) and its structural formula is: Fosaprepitant dimeglumine is a white to off-white amorphous powder with a molecular weight of 1004.83. It is freely soluble in water. Each vial of EMEND for injection for administration as an intravenous infusion contains 150 mg of fosaprepitant (equivalent to 245.3 mg of fosaprepitant dimeglumine) and the following inactive ingredients: edetate disodium (5.4 mg), polysorbate 80 (75 mg), lactose anhydrous (375 mg), sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment). Chemical Structure

ENFLONSIA CLESROVIMAB
(CLESROVIMAB) 105 mg/0.7 ml Injection
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Clesrovimab-cfor is a respiratory syncytial virus F protein-directed fusion inhibitor. Clesrovimab-cfor is a fully human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibody produced in recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. The molecular weight is approximately 149 kDa. ENFLONSIA (clesrovimab-cfor) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution for intramuscular injection. Each 0.7 mL contains 105 mg of clesrovimab-cfor, arginine hydrochloride (10.33 mg), histidine (0.55 mg), L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (0.74 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.14 mg), sucrose (35 mg) and water for injection (USP). The pH is 6.0.

Follistim AQ FOLLITROPIN
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Follitropin beta, a gonadotropin [human follicle-stimulating hormone (hFSH)], is a glycoprotein hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology in a Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell line. It has a dimeric structure containing two glycoprotein subunits (alpha and beta). The alpha and beta subunits have 92 and 111 amino acids, respectively, and their primary and tertiary structures are indistinguishable from that of hFSH. The molecular weight is approximately 40 kDa. Follistim AQ Cartridge (follitropin beta) injection is a sterile clear and colorless solution, containing either 300 International Units, 600 International Units, or 900 International Units of follitropin beta in disposable single-patient-use cartridges for subcutaneous use only with the Follistim Pen. Each cartridge delivers 300 International Units in 0.36 mL and the inactive ingredients: benzyl alcohol (3.6 mg; preservative), methionine (0.18 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.072 mg), sodium citrate (4.64 mg), sucrose (18 mg), and Water for Injection USP. Hydrochloric acid NF and/or sodium hydroxide NF are used to adjust the pH to 7. Each cartridge delivers 600 International Units in 0.72 mL and the inactive ingredients: benzyl alcohol (7.2 mg; preservative), methionine (0.36 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.144 mg), sodium citrate (9.3 mg), sucrose (36 mg), and Water for Injection USP. Hydrochloric acid NF and/or sodium hydroxide NF are used to adjust the pH to 7. Each cartridge delivers 900 International Units in 1.08 mL and the inactive ingredients: benzyl alcohol (10.8 mg; preservative), methionine (0.54 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.216 mg), sodium citrate (13.9 mg), sucrose (54 mg), and Water for Injection USP. Hydrochloric acid NF and/or sodium hydroxide NF are used to adjust the pH to 7. Under current storage conditions, Follistim AQ may contain up to 11% of oxidized follitropin beta.

INVANZ ERTAPENEM SODIUM
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INVANZ (Ertapenem for Injection) is a sterile, synthetic, parenteral, 1-β methyl-carbapenem that is structurally related to beta-lactam antibiotics. Chemically, INVANZ is described as [4 R -[3(3 S *,5 S *),4α,5β,6β( R *)]]-3-[[5-[[(3-carboxyphenyl)amino]carbonyl]-3-pyrrolidinyl]thio]-6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid monosodium salt. Its molecular weight is 497.50. The empirical formula is C 22 H 24 N 3 O 7 SNa, and its structural formula is: Ertapenem sodium is a white to off-white hygroscopic, weakly crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and 0.9% sodium chloride solution, practically insoluble in ethanol, and insoluble in isopropyl acetate and tetrahydrofuran. INVANZ is supplied as sterile lyophilized powder for intravenous infusion after reconstitution with appropriate diluent [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] and transfer to 50 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection or for intramuscular injection following reconstitution with 1% lidocaine hydrochloride. Each single-dose vial contains 1 gram ertapenem equivalent to 1.046 grams ertapenem sodium. The sodium content is approximately 137 mg (approximately 6.0 mEq). Each vial of INVANZ contains the following inactive ingredients: 175 mg sodium bicarbonate and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to 7.5. Image of Ertapenem sodium chemical structure

ISENTRESS RALTEGRAVIR
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ISENTRESS contains raltegravir potassium, a human immunodeficiency virus integrase strand transfer inhibitor. The chemical name for raltegravir potassium is N -[(4-Fluorophenyl) methyl]-1,6-dihydro-5-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-[1-methyl-1-[[(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)carbonyl]amino]ethyl]-6-oxo-4-pyrimidinecarboxamide monopotassium salt. The empirical formula is C 20 H 20 FKN 6 O 5 and the molecular weight is 482.51. The structural formula is: Raltegravir potassium is a white to off-white powder. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in ethanol and acetonitrile and insoluble in isopropanol. Each 400 mg film-coated tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 434.4 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 400 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: calcium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, hypromellose 2208, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer 407 (contains 0.01% butylated hydroxytoluene as antioxidant), sodium stearyl fumarate. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, red iron oxide, talc and titanium dioxide. Each 600 mg film-coated tablet of ISENTRESS HD for oral administration contains 651.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 600 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose 2910, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. The film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose 2910, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, triacetin and titanium dioxide. The tablet may also contain trace amount of carnauba wax. Each 100 mg chewable tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 108.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 100 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, magnesium stearate, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, natural and artificial flavors (orange, banana, and masking that contains aspartame), oleic acid, PEG 400, red iron oxide, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium stearyl fumarate, sorbitol, sucralose and yellow iron oxide. Each 25 mg chewable tablet of ISENTRESS for oral administration contains 27.16 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 25 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, magnesium stearate, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, natural and artificial flavors (orange, banana, and masking that contains aspartame), oleic acid, PEG 400, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium stearyl fumarate, sorbitol, sucralose and yellow iron oxide. Each packet of ISENTRESS for oral suspension 100 mg, contains 108.6 mg of raltegravir (as potassium salt), equivalent to 100 mg of raltegravir free phenol and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, banana with other natural flavors, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, crospovidone, ethylcellulose 20 cP, fructose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose 2910/6cP, macrogol/PEG 400, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, oleic acid, sorbitol, sucralose and sucrose. Chemical Structure

JANUMET SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
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JANUMET (sitagliptin and metformin HCl) tablets for oral use contain two antihyperglycemic drugs: sitagliptin and metformin HCl. Sitagliptin Sitagliptin is an orally-active inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. Sitagliptin is present in JANUMET tablets in the form of sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate. Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is described chemically as 7-[(3 R )-3-amino-1-oxo-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butyl]-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3- a ]pyrazine phosphate (1:1) monohydrate with an empirical formula of C 16 H 15 F 6 N 5 O∙H 3 PO 4 ∙H 2 O and a molecular weight of 523.32. The structural formula is: Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is a white to off-white, crystalline, non-hygroscopic powder. It is soluble in water and N,N-dimethyl formamide; slightly soluble in methanol; very slightly soluble in ethanol, acetone, and acetonitrile; and insoluble in isopropanol and isopropyl acetate. sitagliptin chemical structure Metformin HCl Metformin HCl ( N , N -dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride) is not chemically or pharmacologically related to any other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. Metformin HCl is a white to off-white crystalline compound with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 ∙HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. Metformin HCl is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether, and chloroform. The pK a of metformin HCl is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin HCl is 6.68. The structural formula is as shown: metformin hydrochloride chemical structure JANUMET JANUMET is available as film-coated tablets containing: 64.25 mg sitagliptin monohydrate equivalent to 50 mg of sitagliptin and 389.93 mg of metformin equivalent to 500 mg metformin HCl (JANUMET 50/500). 64.25 mg sitagliptin monohydrate equivalent to 50 mg of sitagliptin and 779.86 mg of metformin equivalent to 1000 mg metformin HCl (JANUMET 50/1000). Each film-coated tablet of JANUMET contains the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium stearyl fumarate. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, red iron oxide, and black iron oxide.

JANUMET XR SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
(SITAGLIPTIN AND...) 100 mg Extended-release
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JANUMET XR tablets for oral use contain two antihyperglycemic medications: sitagliptin and metformin extended-release. Sitagliptin Sitagliptin is an orally-active inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate drug substance is used to manufacture JANUMET XR. Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is described chemically as 7-[(3R)-3-amino-1-oxo-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butyl]-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-α]pyrazine phosphate (1:1) monohydrate with an empirical formula of C 16 H 15 F 6 N 5 O•H 3 PO 4 •H 2 O and a molecular weight of 523.32. The structural formula is: Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is a white to off-white, crystalline, non-hygroscopic powder. It is soluble in water and N,N-dimethyl formamide; slightly soluble in methanol; very slightly soluble in ethanol, acetone, and acetonitrile; and insoluble in isopropanol and isopropyl acetate. image of sitagliptin chemical structure Metformin Metformin HCl ( N , N -dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide HCl) is a white to off-white crystalline compound with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 •HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. Metformin HCl is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether, and chloroform. The pK a of metformin HCl is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin HCl is 6.68. The structural formula is as shown: image of metaformin chemical structure JANUMET XR JANUMET XR is available as film-coated tablets containing: 64.25 mg sitagliptin monohydrate equivalent to 50 mg sitagliptin and 389.93 mg of metformin equivalent to 500 mg metformin HCl (JANUMET XR 50/500). 64.25 mg sitagliptin monohydrate equivalent to 50 mg sitagliptin and 779.86 mg of metformin equivalent to 1000 mg metformin HCl (JANUMET XR 50/1000). 128.5 mg sitagliptin monohydrate equivalent to 100 mg sitagliptin and 779.86 mg of metformin equivalent to 1000 mg metformin HCl (JANUMET XR 100/1000). All doses of JANUMET XR contain the following inactive ingredients: povidone, hypromellose, colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium stearyl fumarate, propyl gallate, polyethylene glycol, and kaolin. The JANUMET XR 50 mg/500 mg tablet contains the additional inactive ingredient microcrystalline cellulose. In addition, the film coating for all doses contains the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, FD&C #2/Indigo Carmine Aluminum Lake and carnauba wax. The JANUMET XR 50 mg/1000 mg tablet film coating also contains the inactive ingredient yellow iron oxide.

JANUVIA SITAGLIPTIN
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JANUVIA Tablets contain sitagliptin phosphate, an orally-active inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is described chemically as 7-[(3 R )-3-amino-1-oxo-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butyl]-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3- a ]pyrazine phosphate (1:1) monohydrate. The empirical formula is C 16 H 15 F 6 N 5 O•H 3 PO 4 •H 2 O and the molecular weight is 523.32. The structural formula is: Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is a white to off-white, crystalline, non-hygroscopic powder. It is soluble in water and N,N-dimethyl formamide; slightly soluble in methanol; very slightly soluble in ethanol, acetone, and acetonitrile; and insoluble in isopropanol and isopropyl acetate. Each film-coated tablet of JANUVIA contains 32.13, 64.25, or 128.5 mg of sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate, which is equivalent to 25, 50, or 100 mg, respectively, of free base and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, and propyl gallate. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, red iron oxide, and yellow iron oxide. image of sitagliptin chemical structure

KEYTRUDA PEMBROLIZUMAB
(PEMBROLIZUMAB) 100 mg/4 ml Injection
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Pembrolizumab is a programmed death receptor-1 (PD 1)-blocking antibody. Pembrolizumab is a humanized monoclonal IgG4 kappa antibody with an approximate molecular weight of 149 kDa. Pembrolizumab is produced in recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution for intravenous use. Each vial contains 100 mg of pembrolizumab in 4 mL of solution. Each 1 mL of solution contains 25 mg of pembrolizumab and is formulated in: L-histidine (1.55 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.2 mg), sucrose (70 mg), and Water for Injection, USP.

KEYTRUDA QLEX PEMBROLIZUMAB AND BERAHYALURONIDASE ALFA PMPH
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KEYTRUDA QLEX is a fixed-combination drug product containing pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa. Pembrolizumab is a programmed death receptor-1 (PD 1)-blocking antibody. Pembrolizumab is a humanized monoclonal IgG4 kappa antibody with an approximate molecular weight of 149 kDa. Pembrolizumab is produced in recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. Berahyaluronidase alfa is an endoglycosidase used to enhance dispersion and permeation, which facilitates delivery of increased volume of pembrolizumab that is co-administered subcutaneously. It is produced by mammalian CHO (Chinese Hamster Ovary) cells containing a DNA plasmid encoding a variant of human hyaluronidase PH20. It is a glycosylated protein with an approximate molecular weight of 49 kDa under nonreducing, deglycosylated conditions. KEYTRUDA QLEX (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied in single-dose vials for subcutaneous administration. KEYTRUDA QLEX is supplied as two different configurations: Each KEYTRUDA QLEX 2.4 mL single-dose vial contains 395 mg of pembrolizumab and 4,800 units of berahyaluronidase alfa, and histidine (0.7 mg), histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (4.1 mg), methionine (3.6 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.5 mg), sucrose (168 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is 5.3-5.9. Each KEYTRUDA QLEX 4.8 mL single-dose vial contains 790 mg of pembrolizumab and 9,600 units of berahyaluronidase alfa, and histidine (1.4 mg), histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (8.2 mg), methionine (7.2 mg), polysorbate 80 (1 mg), sucrose (336 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is 5.3-5.9.

LAGEVRIO MOLNUPIRAVIR
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LAGEVRIO capsules contain molnupiravir, a nucleoside analogue that inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication by viral mutagenesis and is the 5´-isobutyrate ester of the ribonucleoside analog N4-hydroxycytidine (NHC). The chemical name for molnupiravir is {(2R,3S,4R,5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-[(4Z)-4-(hydroxyimino)-2-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl]oxolan-2-yl}methyl 2-methylpropanoate. It has an empirical formula of C 13 H 19 N 3 O 7 and its molecular weight is 329.31 g/mol. Its structural formula is: Molnupiravir is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water. Each LAGEVRIO capsule, for oral use, contains 200 mg of molnupiravir and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose and purified water. The capsule shell is made of hypromellose, red iron oxide and titanium dioxide. The capsule is printed with white ink made of butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, strong ammonia solution and titanium dioxide. LAGEVRIO structure

NOXAFIL POSACONAZOLE
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Noxafil (posaconazole) is an azole antifungal agent. Noxafil is available as an injection solution to be diluted before intravenous administration, delayed-release tablet, oral suspension, and for delayed-release oral suspension intended for oral administration. Noxafil PowderMix for delayed-release oral suspension must be reconstituted before oral administration. Posaconazole is designated chemically as 4-[4-[4-[4-[[ (3 R ,5 R )-5- (2,4-difluorophenyl)tetrahydro-5- (1 H -1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-3-furanyl]methoxy]phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]phenyl]-2-[(1 S ,2 S )-1-ethyl-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-3 H -1,2,4-triazol-3-one with an empirical formula of C 37 H 42 F 2 N 8 O 4 and a molecular weight of 700.8. The chemical structure is: Posaconazole is a white powder with a low aqueous solubility. Noxafil Injection Noxafil injection is available as a clear colorless to yellow, sterile liquid essentially free of foreign matter. Each vial contains 300 mg of posaconazole and the following inactive ingredients: 6.68 g Betadex Sulfobutyl Ether Sodium (SBECD), 0.0033 g edetate disodium, hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH to 2.6, and water for injection. Noxafil Delayed-Release Tablets Noxafil delayed-release tablet is a yellow, coated, oblong tablet containing 100 mg of posaconazole. Each delayed-release tablet contains the inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose acetate succinate, iron oxide yellow, Macrogol/PEG 3350, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol partially hydrolyzed, silicon dioxide, talc, and titanium dioxide. Noxafil Oral Suspension Noxafil oral suspension is a white, cherry-flavored immediate-release suspension containing 40 mg of posaconazole per mL and the following inactive ingredients: artificial cherry flavor, citric acid monohydrate, glycerin, liquid glucose, polysorbate 80, purified water, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum. Noxafil PowderMix for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension Noxafil PowderMix for delayed-release oral suspension is supplied as a component of a kit. Each kit contains Noxafil as an off-white to yellowish powder for delayed-release oral suspension, a bottle of mixing liquid, two 3 mL (green) notched tip syringes, two 10 mL (blue) notched tip syringes, two mixing cups, and one bottle adapter for the mixing liquid bottle. Noxafil PowderMix for delayed-release oral suspension contains 300 mg of posaconazole and the following inactive ingredient: hypromellose acetate succinate. The mixing liquid contains: anhydrous citric acid, antifoam Af emulsion, berry citrus sweet flavor, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carrageenan calcium sulfate trisodium phosphate, glycerin, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium sorbate, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol solution, and xanthan gum. Once reconstituted, the Noxafil PowderMix for delayed-release oral suspension will be cloudy and free of clumps. Chemical Structure

PIFELTRO DORAVIRINE
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PIFELTRO is a film-coated tablet containing doravirine for oral administration. Doravirine is an HIV-1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). Each tablet contains 100 mg of doravirine as the active ingredient. The tablets include the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. The tablets are film coated with a coating material containing the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. The coated tablets are polished with carnauba wax. The chemical name for doravirine is 3-chloro-5-[[1-[(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-5-oxo-1 H -1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)methyl]-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl]oxy]benzonitrile. It has a molecular formula of C 17 H 11 ClF 3 N 5 O 3 and a molecular weight of 425.75. It has the following structural formula: Doravirine is practically insoluble in water. Chemical Structure

PREVYMIS LETERMOVIR
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PREVYMIS contains letermovir, an inhibitor of the CMV DNA terminase complex, and is administered orally or by intravenous infusion. Letermovir has a molecular formula of C 29 H 28 F 4 N 4 O 4 and a molecular weight of 572.55. The chemical name for letermovir is (4 S )-2-{8-Fluoro-2-[4-(3- methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]-3-[2-methoxy-5- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-4-yl}acetic acid. Letermovir is very slightly soluble in water. The chemical structure of letermovir is: PREVYMIS is available as 240 mg and 480 mg tablets. PREVYMIS tablets contain either 240 mg or 480 mg of letermovir and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone 25, and film-coated with a coating material containing the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose 2910, iron oxide red (only for 480 mg tablets), iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. Carnauba wax is added as a polishing agent. PREVYMIS is available as 20 mg and 120 mg packets of oral pellets. PREVYMIS packets of oral pellets contain either 20 mg or 120 mg of letermovir. PREVYMIS oral pellets contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K-29/32, and are film-coated with a coating material containing the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose 2910, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. PREVYMIS is also available as 240 mg/12 mL (20 mg/mL) and 480 mg/24 mL (20 mg/mL) injection for intravenous infusion. PREVYMIS injection is a clear, preservative-free sterile solution and may contain a few small translucent or white particles in single-dose vials of either 240 mg or 480 mg per vial. Each 1 mL of solution contains 20 mg letermovir, hydroxypropyl betadex (150 mg), sodium chloride (3.1 mg), sodium hydroxide (1.2 mg), and Water for Injection. The amount of sodium hydroxide may be adjusted to achieve a pH of approximately 7.5. Chemical Structure

PRIMAXIN IV IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN SODIUM
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PRIMAXIN (imipenem and cilastatin) for Injection is a sterile formulation of imipenem, a penem antibacterial, and cilastatin, a renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor with sodium bicarbonate added as a buffer. PRIMAXIN is an antibacterial drug for intravenous administration. Imipenem (N-formimidoylthienamycin monohydrate) is a crystalline derivative of thienamycin, which is produced by Streptomyces cattleya . Its chemical name is (5 R ,6 S )-3-[[2-(formimidoylamino)ethyl]thio]-6-[( R )-1-hydroxyethyl]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid monohydrate. It is an off-white, nonhygroscopic crystalline compound with a molecular weight of 317.37. It is sparingly soluble in water and slightly soluble in methanol. Its empirical formula is C 12 H 17 N 3 O 4 S∙H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Cilastatin sodium is the sodium salt of a derivatized heptenoic acid. Its chemical name is sodium ( Z )-7[[( R )-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]thio]-2-[( S )-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxamido]-2-heptenoate. It is an off-white to yellowish-white, hygroscopic, amorphous compound with a molecular weight of 380.43. It is very soluble in water and in methanol. Its empirical formula is C 16 H 25 N 2 O 5 SNa, and its structural formula is: Each single-dose vial of PRIMAXIN contains 500 mg imipenem (equivalent to 530 mg imipenem monohydrate), 500 mg cilastatin (equivalent to 531 mg cilastatin sodium), and 20 mg sodium bicarbonate (used as a buffer). PRIMAXIN is buffered to provide solutions in the pH range of 6.5 to 8.5. There is no significant change in pH when solutions are prepared and used as directed [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16.1) ]. PRIMAXIN 500 contains 37.5 mg of sodium (1.6 mEq). Solutions of PRIMAXIN range from colorless to yellow. Variations of color within this range do not affect the potency of the product. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

RECARBRIO IMIPENEM ANHYDROUS CILASTATIN AND RELEBACTAM ANHYDROUS
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RECARBRIO (imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam) for injection is an antibacterial combination product consisting of imipenem, a carbapenem antibacterial drug, cilastatin, a renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor, and relebactam, a diazabicyclooctane beta-lactamase inhibitor, for intravenous administration. Imipenem Imipenem is a beta lactam antibacterial drug. Imipenem (N-formimidoylthienamycin monohydrate) is a crystalline derivative of thienamycin, which is produced by Streptomyces cattleya . The chemical name is (5 R ,6 S )-3-[[2-(formimidoylamino)ethyl]thio]-6-[( R )-1-hydroxyethyl]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid monohydrate. It is an off-white, non-hygroscopic crystalline compound, sparingly soluble in water. The empirical formula is C 12 H 17 N 3 O 4 S∙H 2 O and the molecular weight is 317.37. Figure 1: Chemical structure of imipenem Chemical Structure Cilastatin Cilastatin sodium is the sodium salt of a derivatized heptenoic acid. The chemical name is sodium ( Z )-7-[[( R )-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]thio]-2-[( S )-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxamido]-2-heptenoate. It is an off-white to white, hygroscopic, amorphous compound, very soluble in water. The empirical formula is C 16 H 25 N 2 NaO 5 S and the molecular weight is 380.44. Figure 2: Chemical structure of cilastatin sodium Chemical Structure Relebactam Relebactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It is a crystalline monohydrate. The chemical name is (1 R ,2 S ,5 R )-7-oxo-2-(piperidin-1-ium-4-ylcarbamoyl)-1,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-6-yl sulfate hydrate. It is a white to off-white powder, soluble in water. The empirical formula is C 12 H 20 N 4 O 6 S∙H 2 O and the molecular weight is 366.39. Figure 3: Chemical structure of relebactam RECARBRIO is supplied as a white to light yellow sterile powder for constitution in a single-dose vial containing 500 mg imipenem (equivalent to 530 mg imipenem monohydrate), 500 mg cilastatin (equivalent to 531 mg cilastatin sodium), and 250 mg relebactam (equivalent to 263 mg relebactam monohydrate). Each vial of RECARBRIO is buffered with 20 mg sodium bicarbonate to provide solutions in the pH range of 6.5 to 7.6. The total sodium content of the mixture in the vial is 37.5 mg (1.6 mEq). Solutions of RECARBRIO range from colorless to yellow. Variations of color within this range do not affect the potency of the product. Chemical Structure

SEGLUROMET ERTUGLIFLOZIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
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SEGLUROMET (ertugliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) tablet for oral use contains ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid, a SGLT2 inhibitor, and metformin HCl, a member of the biguanide class. Ertugliflozin The chemical name of ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is (1 S ,2 S ,3 S ,4 R ,5 S )-5-(4-chloro-3-(4-ethoxybenzyl)phenyl)-1-(hydroxymethyl)-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2,3,4-triol, compound with (2 S )-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C 27 H 32 ClNO 10 and the molecular weight is 566.00. The chemical structure is: Ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in ethyl alcohol and acetone, slightly soluble in ethyl acetate and acetonitrile and very slightly soluble in water. Chemical Structure Metformin HCl Metformin hydrochloride ( N , N -dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride) is not chemically or pharmacologically related to any other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. The structural formula is as shown: Metformin HCl is a white to off-white crystalline compound with a molecular formula of C 4 H 11 N 5 ∙HCl and a molecular weight of 165.63. Metformin hydrochloride is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether and chloroform. The pK a of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68. SEGLUROMET is available as film-coated tablets containing: 3.24 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 2.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 500 mg metformin HCl (SEGLUROMET 2.5/500) 3.24 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 2.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (SEGLUROMET 2.5/1000) 9.71 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 7.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 500 mg metformin HCl (SEGLUROMET 7.5/500) 9.71 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 7.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 1,000 mg metformin HCl (SEGLUROMET 7.5/1000) Inactive ingredients are povidone, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains: hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, and carnauba wax. Chemical Structure

SIVEXTRO TEDIZOLID PHOSPHATE
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SIVEXTRO (tedizolid phosphate), a phosphate prodrug, is converted to tedizolid in the presence of phosphatases. Tedizolid phosphate has the chemical name [(5 R )-(3-{3-Fluoro-4-[6-(2-methyl-2 H -tetrazol- 5-yl) pyridin-3-yl]phenyl}-2-oxooxazolidin- 5-yl]methyl hydrogen phosphate. Its empirical formula is C 17 H 16 FN 6 O 6 P and its molecular weight is 450.32. Its structural formula is: Tedizolid phosphate is a white to yellow solid and is administered orally or by intravenous infusion. The pharmacologically active moiety, tedizolid, is an antibacterial agent of the oxazolidinone class. SIVEXTRO Tablets contain 200 mg of tedizolid phosphate, and the following inactive ingredients: crospovidone, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and povidone. In addition, the film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: polyethylene glycol/macrogol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. SIVEXTRO for Injection is a sterile, white to off-white sterile lyophilized powder supplied in a clear glass single-dose vial. Each vial contains 200 mg of tedizolid phosphate and the inactive ingredient, mannitol (105 mg). Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid are used as needed for pH adjustment. When reconstituted as directed with 4 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, each mL contains 50 mg of tedizolid phosphate. The pH of the reconstituted solution is 7.4 to 8.1. Chemical Structure

STEGLATRO ERTUGLIFLOZIN
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STEGLATRO (ertugliflozin) tablets for oral use contain ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid, a SGLT2 inhibitor. The chemical name of ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is (1 S ,2 S ,3 S ,4 R ,5 S )-5-(4-chloro-3-(4-ethoxybenzyl)phenyl)-1-(hydroxymethyl)-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2,3,4-triol, compound with (2 S )-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C 27 H 32 ClNO 10 and the molecular weight is 566.00. The chemical structure is: Ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in ethyl alcohol and acetone, slightly soluble in ethyl acetate and acetonitrile and very slightly soluble in water. STEGLATRO is supplied as film-coated tablets, containing 6.48 or 19.43 mg of ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid, which is equivalent to 5 and 15 mg of ertugliflozin. Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, macrogol, triacetin, titanium dioxide and iron oxide red. Chemical Structure

STEGLUJAN ERTUGLIFLOZIN AND SITAGLIPTIN
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STEGLUJAN (ertugliflozin and sitagliptin) tablet for oral use contains ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid, a SGLT2 inhibitor, and sitagliptin phosphate, a DPP-4 inhibitor. Ertugliflozin The chemical name of ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is (1 S ,2 S ,3 S ,4 R ,5 S )-5-(4-chloro-3-(4-ethoxybenzyl)phenyl)-1-(hydroxymethyl)-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2,3,4-triol, compound with (2 S )-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid. The molecular formula is C 27 H 32 ClNO 10 and the molecular weight is 566.00. The chemical structure is: Ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in ethyl alcohol and acetone, slightly soluble in ethyl acetate and acetonitrile and very slightly soluble in water. Sitagliptin Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is described chemically as 7-[(3 R )-3-amino-1-oxo-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butyl]-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3- a ]pyrazine phosphate (1:1) monohydrate. The empirical formula is C 16 H 15 F 6 N 5 O∙H 3 PO 4 ∙H 2 O and the molecular weight is 523.32. The structural formula is: Sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate is a white to off-white, crystalline, non-hygroscopic powder. It is soluble in water and N,N-dimethyl formamide; slightly soluble in methanol; very slightly soluble in ethanol, acetone, and acetonitrile; and insoluble in isopropanol and isopropyl acetate. STEGLUJAN is available for oral use as film-coated tablets containing: 6.48 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 5 mg of ertugliflozin and 128.5 mg sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate equivalent to 100 mg sitagliptin (STEGLUJAN 5/100) 19.43 mg ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid equivalent to 15 mg of ertugliflozin and 128.5 mg sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate equivalent to 100 mg sitagliptin (STEGLUJAN 15/100) Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, croscarmellose sodium, sodium stearyl fumarate, magnesium stearate, and propyl gallate. The film coating contains: hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, ferrosoferric oxide/black iron oxide, and carnauba wax. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

STROMECTOL IVERMECTIN
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STROMECTOL® (Ivermectin) is a semisynthetic, anthelmintic agent for oral administration. Ivermectin is derived from the avermectins, a class of highly active broad-spectrum, anti-parasitic agents isolated from the fermentation products of Streptomyces avermitilis . Ivermectin is a mixture containing at least 90% 5- O -demethyl-22,23-dihydroavermectin A 1a and less than 10% 5- O -demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-22,23-dihydro-25-(1-methylethyl) avermectin A 1a , generally referred to as 22,23-dihydroavermectin B 1a and B 1b , or H 2 B 1a and H 2 B 1b , respectively. The respective empirical formulas are C 48 H 74 O 14 and C 47 H 72 O 14 , with molecular weights of 875.10 and 861.07, respectively. The structural formulas are: Ivermectin is a white to yellowish-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 155°C. It is insoluble in water but is freely soluble in methanol and soluble in 95% ethanol. STROMECTOL is available in 3 mg tablets containing the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, butylated hydroxyanisole, and citric acid powder (anhydrous). image of chemical structure

TEMODAR TEMOZOLOMIDE
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Temozolomide is an alkylating drug. The chemical name of temozolomide is 3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-4-oxoimidazo[5,1-d]- as -tetrazine-8-carboxamide. The structural formula of temozolomide is: The material is a white to light tan or light pink powder with a molecular formula of C 6 H 6 N 6 O 2 and a molecular weight of 194.15. The molecule is stable at acidic pH (<5) and labile at pH >7; hence TEMODAR can be administered orally and intravenously. The prodrug, temozolomide, is rapidly hydrolyzed to the active 5-(3-methyltriazen-1-yl) imidazole-4-carboxamide (MTIC) at neutral and alkaline pH values, with hydrolysis taking place even faster at alkaline pH. TEMODAR capsules TEMODAR (temozolomide) capsules for oral use contains either 5 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg, 140 mg, 180 mg, or 250 mg of temozolomide. The inactive ingredients are as follows: TEMODAR 5 mg: lactose anhydrous (132.8 mg), colloidal silicon dioxide (0.2 mg), sodium starch glycolate (7.5 mg), tartaric acid (1.5 mg), and stearic acid (3 mg). TEMODAR 20 mg: lactose anhydrous (182.2 mg), colloidal silicon dioxide (0.2 mg), sodium starch glycolate (11 mg), tartaric acid (2.2 mg), and stearic acid (4.4 mg). TEMODAR 100 mg: lactose anhydrous (175.7 mg), colloidal silicon dioxide (0.3 mg), sodium starch glycolate (15 mg), tartaric acid (3 mg), and stearic acid (6 mg). TEMODAR 140 mg: lactose anhydrous (246 mg), colloidal silicon dioxide (0.4 mg), sodium starch glycolate (21 mg), tartaric acid (4.2 mg), and stearic acid (8.4 mg). TEMODAR 180 mg: lactose anhydrous (316.3 mg), colloidal silicon dioxide (0.5 mg), sodium starch glycolate (27 mg), tartaric acid (5.4 mg), and stearic acid (10.8 mg). TEMODAR 250 mg: lactose anhydrous (154.3 mg), colloidal silicon dioxide (0.7 mg), sodium starch glycolate (22.5 mg), tartaric acid (9 mg), and stearic acid (13.5 mg). The body of the capsules is made of gelatin and is opaque white. The cap is also made of gelatin, and the colors vary based on the dosage strength. The capsule body and cap are imprinted with pharmaceutical branding ink, which contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, purified water, strong ammonia solution, potassium hydroxide, and ferric oxide. TEMODAR 5 mg: The green cap contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, sodium lauryl sulfate, and FD&C Blue #2. TEMODAR 20 mg: The yellow cap contains gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, and iron oxide yellow. TEMODAR 100 mg: The pink cap contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and iron oxide red. TEMODAR 140 mg: The blue cap contains gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, and FD&C Blue #2. TEMODAR 180 mg: The orange cap contains gelatin, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. TEMODAR 250 mg: The white cap contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. TEMODAR for injection TEMODAR (temozolomide) for injection is for intravenous use. Each single-dose vial contains 100 mg of sterile and pyrogen-free lyophilized powder. The inactive ingredients are: mannitol (600 mg), L-threonine (160 mg), polysorbate 80 (120 mg), sodium citrate dihydrate (235 mg), and hydrochloric acid (160 mg). Chemical Structure

TICE BCG BACILLUS CALMETTE GUERIN
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TICE ® BCG for intravesical use, is an attenuated, live culture preparation of the Bacillus of Calmette and Guerin (BCG) strain of Mycobacterium bovis. 1 The TICE strain was developed at the University of Illinois from a strain originated at the Pasteur Institute. The medium in which the BCG organism is grown for preparation of the freeze-dried cake is composed of the following ingredients: glycerin, asparagine, citric acid, potassium phosphate, magnesium sulfate, and iron ammonium citrate. The final preparation prior to freeze drying also contains lactose. The freeze-dried BCG preparation is delivered in glass vials, each containing 1 to 8 × 10 8 colony forming units (CFU) of TICE BCG which is equivalent to approximately 50 mg wet weight. Determination of in vitro potency is achieved through colony counts derived from a serial dilution assay. A single dose consists of 1 reconstituted vial (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). For intravesical use the entire vial is reconstituted with sterile saline. TICE BCG is viable upon reconstitution. No preservatives have been added.

VERQUVO VERICIGUAT
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VERQUVO tablets contains vericiguat, a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator. The chemical name of vericiguat is methyl {4,6-diamino-2-[5-fluoro-1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b] pyridin-3-yl] pyrimidin-5-yl} carbamate. The molecular formula is C 19 H 16 F 2 N 8 O 2 and the molecular weight is 426.39 g/mol. The chemical structure is: Vericiguat is a white to yellowish powder that is freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide; slightly soluble in acetone; very slightly soluble in ethanol, acetonitrile, methanol, and ethyl acetate; and practically insoluble in 2-propanol. VERQUVO ® is available as film-coated tablets for oral administration, containing 2.5 mg of vericiguat, 5 mg of vericiguat or 10 mg of vericiguat. The tablet inactive ingredients are croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium lauryl sulfate. The film coating contains hypromellose, talc and titanium dioxide. The film coating for the 5 mg of VERQUVO tablet also contains ferric oxide red. The film coating for the 10 mg of VERQUVO tablet also contains ferric oxide yellow. image description

WELIREG BELZUTIFAN
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Belzutifan is an inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor-2α (HIF-2α). The chemical name of belzutifan is 3-[[(1S,2S,3R)-2,3-Difluoro-2,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-7-(methylsulfonyl)-1H-inden-4-yl]oxy]-5-fluorobenzonitrile. The molecular formula is C 17 H 12 F 3 NO 4 S and the molecular weight is 383.34 Daltons. The chemical structure is: Belzutifan is a white to light brown powder that is soluble in acetonitrile, dimethoxyethane, and acetone, sparingly soluble in ethyl acetate, very slightly soluble in isopropanol and toluene, and insoluble in water. WELIREG is supplied as blue, film-coated tablets for oral use containing 40 mg of belzutifan together with croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide, as inactive ingredients. In addition, the film-coating contains FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide. image description

WINREVAIR SOTATERCEPT CSRK
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Sotatercept-csrk is a homodimeric recombinant fusion protein consisting of the extracellular domain of the human activin receptor type IIA (ActRIIA) linked to the human IgG1 Fc domain. The molecular weight based on the amino acid sequence of sotatercept-csrk is approximately 78 kDa as a homodimer. Sotatercept-csrk for injection is a sterile, preservative-free, white to off-white lyophilized cake or powder appearance in single-dose vials for subcutaneous administration after reconstitution. Each 45 mg single-dose vial provides 45 mg of sotatercept-csrk and citric acid monohydrate (0.40 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.18 mg), sodium citrate (1.84 mg), and sucrose (72 mg) at pH 5.8. After reconstitution with 1 mL Sterile Water for Injection, the resulting concentration is 50 mg/mL of sotatercept-csrk and the nominal deliverable volume is 0.9 mL. Each 60 mg single-dose vial provides 60 mg of sotatercept-csrk and citric acid monohydrate (0.53 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.24 mg), sodium citrate (2.45 mg), and sucrose (96 mg) at pH 5.8. After reconstitution with 1.3 mL Sterile Water for Injection, the resulting concentration is 50 mg/mL of sotatercept-csrk and the nominal deliverable volume is 1.2 mL.

ZEPATIER ELBASVIR AND GRAZOPREVIR
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ZEPATIER is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing elbasvir and grazoprevir for oral administration. Elbasvir is an HCV NS5A inhibitor, and grazoprevir is an HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor. Each tablet contains 50 mg elbasvir and 100 mg grazoprevir. The tablets include the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate, and vitamin E polyethylene glycol succinate. The tablets are film-coated with a coating material containing the following inactive ingredients: carnauba wax, ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. Elbasvir: The IUPAC name for elbasvir is Dimethyl N , N' -([(6 S )-6-phenylindolo[1,2- c ][1,3]benzoxazine-3,10-diyl]bis{1 H -imidazole-5,2-diyl-(2 S )-pyrrolidine-2,1-diyl[(2 S )-3-methyl-1-oxobutane-1,2-diyl]})dicarbamate. It has a molecular formula of C 49 H 55 N 9 O 7 and a molecular weight of 882.02. It has the following structural formula: Elbasvir is practically insoluble in water (less than 0.1 mg per mL) and very slightly soluble in ethanol (0.2 mg per mL), but is very soluble in ethyl acetate and acetone. Chemical Structure Grazoprevir: The IUPAC name for grazoprevir is (1a R ,5 S ,8 S ,10 R ,22a R )- N -[(1 R ,2 S )-1-[(Cyclopropylsulfonamido)carbonyl]-2-ethenylcyclopropyl]-14-methoxy-5-(2-methylpropan-2-yl)-3,6-dioxo-1,1a,3,4,5,6,9,10,18,19,20,21,22,22a-tetradecahydro-8 H -7,10-methanocyclopropa[18,19][1,10,3,6]dioxadiazacyclononadecino[11,12- b ]quinoxaline-8-carboxamide. It has a molecular formula of C 38 H 50 N 6 O 9 S and a molecular weight of 766.90. It has the following structural formula: Grazoprevir is practically insoluble in water (less than 0.1 mg per mL) but is freely soluble in ethanol and some organic solvents (e.g., acetone, tetrahydrofuran and N,N-dimethylformamide). Chemical Structure

ZERBAXA CEFTOLOZANE AND TAZOBACTAM
MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC FDA Rx Only

ZERBAXA (ceftolozane and tazobactam) is an antibacterial combination product consisting of the cephalosporin antibacterial drug ceftolozane sulfate and the beta-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam sodium for intravenous administration. Ceftolozane sulfate is a semi-synthetic antibacterial drug of the beta-lactam class for parenteral administration. The chemical name of ceftolozane sulfate is 1 H -Pyrazolium, 5-amino-4-[[[(2-aminoethyl)amino]carbonyl]amino]-2-[[(6 R ,7 R )-7-[[(2 Z )-2-(5-amino-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl)-2-[(1-carboxy-1-methylethoxy)imino]acetyl]amino]-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-1-methyl-,sulfate (1:1). The molecular formula is C 23 H 31 N 12 O 8 S 2 + ∙HSO 4 - and the molecular weight is 764.77. Figure 1: Chemical structure of ceftolozane sulfate Tazobactam sodium, a derivative of the penicillin nucleus, is a penicillanic acid sulfone. Its chemical name is sodium (2S,3S,5R)-3-methyl-7-oxo-3-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate-4,4-dioxide. The chemical formula is C 10 H 11 N 4 NaO 5 S and the molecular weight is 322.3. Figure 2: Chemical structure of tazobactam sodium ZERBAXA 1.5 g (ceftolozane and tazobactam) for injection is a white to yellow sterile powder for reconstitution consisting of ceftolozane 1 g (equivalent to 1.147 g of ceftolozane sulfate) and tazobactam 0.5 g (equivalent to 0.537 g of tazobactam sodium) per vial, packaged in single-dose glass vials. The product contains sodium chloride (487 mg/vial) as a stabilizing agent, citric acid (21 mg/vial), and L-arginine (approximately 600 mg/vial) as excipients. Figure 1 Figure 2

ZINPLAVA BEZLOTOXUMAB
(BEZLOTOXUMAB) 1000 mg/40 ml Injection
MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC FDA Rx Only

Bezlotoxumab is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to C. difficile toxin B and neutralizes its effects. Bezlotoxumab is an IgG 1 immunoglobulin with an approximate molecular weight of 148.2 kDa. ZINPLAVA (bezlotoxumab) Injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to moderately opalescent, colorless to pale yellow solution that requires dilution for intravenous infusion. The product is provided in a 50 mL vial that contains 1000 mg of bezlotoxumab in 40 mL of solution. Each mL of solution contains bezlotoxumab (25 mg), citric acid monohydrate (0.8 mg), diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (0.0078 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.25 mg), sodium chloride (8.77 mg), sodium citrate dihydrate (4.75 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. The vial may contain sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH to 6.0.

ZOLINZA VORINOSTAT
MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC FDA Rx Only

ZOLINZA contains vorinostat, which is described chemically as N- hydroxy- N'- phenyloctanediamide. The empirical formula is C 14 H 20 N 2 O 3 . The molecular weight is 264.32 and the structural formula is: Vorinostat is a white to light orange powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, isopropanol and acetone, freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and insoluble in methylene chloride. It has no chiral centers and is non-hygroscopic. The differential scanning calorimetry ranged from 161.7 (endotherm) to 163.9°C. The pH of saturated water solutions of vorinostat drug substance was 6.6. The pKa of vorinostat was determined to be 9.2. Each 100 mg ZOLINZA capsule for oral administration contains 100 mg vorinostat and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell excipients are titanium dioxide, gelatin and sodium lauryl sulfate. Chemical Structure

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