Monday 26 October 2009

Megestrol Acetate




Ingredient matches for Megestrol Acetate



Megestrol

Megestrol Acetate (BANM, USAN) is known as Megestrol in the US.



Nomegestrol

Nomegestrol acetate (a derivative of Nomegestrol) is reported as an ingredient of Megestrol Acetate in the following countries:


  • United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Friday 23 October 2009

Ciproterona Microsules




Ciproterona Microsules may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ciproterona Microsules



Cyproterone

Cyproterone 17α-acetate (a derivative of Cyproterone) is reported as an ingredient of Ciproterona Microsules in the following countries:


  • Argentina

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Tuesday 13 October 2009

Procardia


See also: Generic Procardia XL


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


PROCARDIA (nifedipine - capsule; oral)



  • Manufacturer: PFIZER

    Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982

    Strength(s): 10MG [RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Procardia been approved?


Yes. The following products are equivalent to Procardia:


nifedipine capsule; oral



  • Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH

    Approval date: January 8, 1991

    Strength(s): 10MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: CATALENT

    Approval date: October 8, 1991

    Strength(s): 10MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: INTERGEL PHARM

    Approval date: July 30, 1993

    Strength(s): 10MG [AB]

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

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Procardia.

See also...

  • Procardia Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Procardia Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Procardia Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Nifedipine Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Nifedipine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Nifedipine Sustained-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Nifedipine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Nifedipine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Nifedipine AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

Saturday 10 October 2009

Temazepam




In the US, Temazepam (temazepam systemic) is a member of the drug class benzodiazepines and is used to treat Insomnia.

US matches:

  • Temazepam

UK matches:

  • Temazepam 10mg/5ml Oral Solution (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  • Temazepam 10mg/5ml Oral Solution (SPC)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N05CD07

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000846-50-4

Chemical Formula

C16-H13-Cl-N2-O2

Molecular Weight

300

Therapeutic Categories

Benzodiazepine derivative

Agent for premedication

Hypnotic agent

Chemical Name

2H-1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-one, 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-phenyl-

Foreign Names

  • Temazepamum (Latin)
  • Temazepam (German)
  • Témazépam (French)
  • Temazepam (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Temazepam (OS: BAN, DCIT, USAN)
  • Témazépam (OS: DCF)
  • ER 115 (IS)
  • K 3917 (IS)
  • Methyloxazepam (IS)
  • Wy 3917 (IS: Wyeth)
  • Temazepam (PH: BP 2010, Ph. Eur. 6, USP 32)
  • Témazépam (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Temazepamum (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)

Brand Names

  • Apo-Temazepam
    Apotex, Canada


  • CO Temazepam
    Cobalt, Canada


  • Euhypnos
    Pfizer, Thailand


  • Euipnos
    Teva, Italy


  • Gen-Temazepam
    Genpharm, Canada


  • Insomniger
    Gerard, Ireland


  • Normison
    AHP, Luxembourg; Akromed, South Africa; EuroCept, Netherlands; Genopharm, France; Healthcare Logistics, New Zealand; Meda, Switzerland; Meda, Finland; Meda, Italy; Sigma, Australia; Teofarma, Portugal


  • Nortem
    Teva, Ireland


  • Planum
    Pfizer, Argentina; Pfizer, Germany


  • PMS-Temazepam
    Pharmascience, Canada


  • ratio-Temazepam
    ratiopharm, Canada


  • Remestan
    Valeant, Germany


  • Restoril
    Mallinckrodt, United States; Oryx, Canada; Tyco, United States


  • Signopam
    Polfa Tarchomin, Lithuania; Polfa Tarchomin, Poland; Polfa Tarchomin S. A., Hungary


  • Temaze
    Alphapharm, Australia


  • Temazepam A
    Apothecon, Netherlands


  • Temazepam AccordHealthcare
    Accord Healthcare, Netherlands


  • Temazepam Actavis
    Actavis, Netherlands


  • Temazepam CF
    Centrafarm, Netherlands


  • Temazepam Katwijk
    Apotex Europe, Netherlands


  • Temazepam Merck
    Mylan, Netherlands


  • Temazepam PCH
    Pharmachemie, Netherlands


  • Temazepam ratiopharm
    ratiopharm, Netherlands


  • Temazepam Sandoz
    Sandoz, Netherlands


  • Temazepam
    Actavis, United States; Generics, Malta; Mylan, United States; Novel Laboratories, United States; Rosemont, United Kingdom; Sandoz, United States; Watson, United States


  • Temazep-CT
    CT Arzneimittel, Germany


  • Temtabs
    Sigma, Australia


  • Tenox
    Orion, Finland; Orion, Ireland


  • Wyeth Normison
    Wyeth, Greece

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Friday 2 October 2009

Olbenorm




Olbenorm may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Olbenorm



Ambroxol

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


  • Greece

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