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Updates for December 2006

 

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Abilify tablets, oral solution, IM injection Rx quinolinone antipsychotic for schizophrenia and manic episodes of a bipolar disorder [aripiprazole] 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mg; 5 mg/5 mL; 9.75 mg/1.3 mL

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Altoprev extended-release tablets Rx HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease (CHD) [lovastatin] 10, 20, 40, 60 mg

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atorvastatin calcium USAN HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia, dysbetalipoproteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, mixed dyslipidemia, and the prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke in high-risk patients

new brand

Benadryl Allergy Quick Dissolve Strips OTC antihistamine; sleep aid [diphenhydramine HCl] 25 mg

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cetirizine HCl USAN second-generation peripherally selective piperazine antihistamine for allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria [also: cetirizine] 5 mg/5 mL oral

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cetuximab USAN monoclonal antibody; epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) blocker; antineoplastic for metastatic colorectal cancer and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck (orphan); investigational (Phase III) for pancreatic cancer

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colestipol HCl USAN, USP bile acid sequestrant; cholesterol-lowering antihyperlipidemic [also: colestipol] 5 g oral

new brand

Diastat AcuDial rectal gel in a disposable applicator Rx benzodiazepine anticonvulsant for acute repetitive seizures (orphan) [diazepam; alcohol 10%] 10, 20 mg

new brand

Dilt-CD extended-release capsules Rx antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker [diltiazem HCl] 120, 180, 240, 300, 360 mg

new brand

Diphen Tann 25 mg/PE Tann 10 mg/CT Tann 30mg chewable tablets Rx antihistamine; sleep aid; decongestant; antitussive [diphenhydramine tannate; phenylephrine tannate; carbetapentane tannate] 25•10•30 mg

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fluvastatin sodium USAN HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, mixed dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease (CHD) [also: fluvastatin]

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infliximab anti-inflammatory; anti-TNFalpha (tumor necrosis factor alpha) monoclonal antibody for Crohn disease (orphan), ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis

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influenza virus vaccine (injectable) USP active immunizing agent for influenza [virus strains for the 2006–2007 season: A/New Caledonia/20/99 (H1N1), A/Wisconsin/67/2005 (H3N2), and B/Malaysia/2506/2004]

new brand

Jay-Phyl syrup Rx antiasthmatic; bronchodilator; expectorant [dyphylline; guaifenesin] 100•50 mg/5 mL

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Juvederm 18; Juvederm 24; Juvederm 24HV; Juvederm 30; Juvederm 30HV subcu injection Rx transparent dermal filler for wrinkles and facial folds; increasing numbers indicate increasing density, from fluid for superficial wrinkles to gel for deep folds; “HV” indicates high viscosity [hyaluronic acid] 24 mg/mL

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ketotifen fumarate USAN, JAN antihistamine; mast cell stabilizer [also: ketotifen] 0.025% eye drops

p. 000

Lamictal tablets, chewable/dispersible tablets Rx phenyltriazine anticonvulsant; adjunctive treatment for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (orphan), primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures, and bipolar disorder [lamotrigine] 25, 100, 150, 200 mg; 2, 5, 25 mg

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lamotrigine USAN, INN, BAN phenyltriazine anticonvulsant; adjunctive treatment for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (orphan), primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures, and bipolar disorder 5, 25 mg oral

p. 000

Lantus prefilled cartridges for OptiClik device Rx long-acting, once-daily basal insulin analogue for diabetes [insulin glargine (rDNA)] 300 IU/3 mL

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Lescol capsules Rx HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, mixed dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease (CHD) [fluvastatin sodium] 20, 40 mg

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Lescol XL film-coated extended-release tablets Rx HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, mixed dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease (CHD) [fluvastatin sodium] 80 mg

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liothyronine sodium USP, BAN synthetic thyroid hormone (T3 fraction only); treatment of myxedema coma or precoma (orphan) 10 mcg injection

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lovastatin USAN, INN, BAN HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease (CHD) 10, 20, 40 mg oral

new brand

Maximum D3 capsules OTC vitamin supplement [cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)] 10 000 IU

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Mevacor tablets Rx HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, and the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease (CHD) [lovastatin] 10, 20, 40 mg

new brand

Minocin PAC (Professional Acne Care) 60 capsules plus 3 skincare products Rx tetracycline antibiotic for acne [minocycline HCl] 50, 100 mg

new brand

Ovcon 35 Fe chewable tablets (in packs of 28) Rx monophasic oral contraceptive; iron supplement [norethindrone; ethinyl estradiol; ferrous fumarate] 0.4 mg•35 mcg•0 mg × 21 days; 0•0•75 mg × 7 days

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oxybutynin chloride USAN, USP anticholinergic; smooth muscle relaxant; urinary antispasmodic for urge urinary incontinence and frequency [also: oxybutynin] 5, 10 mg oral; 5 mg/5 mL oral

new brand

Pangestyme CN-10 delayed-release capsules Rx porcine-derived digestive enzymes [lipase; protease; amylase] 10 000•37 500•33 200 USP units

new brand

Pangestyme CN-20 delayed-release capsules Rx porcine-derived digestive enzymes [lipase; protease; amylase] 20 000•75 000•66 400 USP units

new brand

Pangestyme EC delayed-release capsules Rx porcine-derived digestive enzymes [lipase; protease; amylase] 4500•25 000•20 000 USP units

new brand

Pangestyme MT16 delayed-release capsules Rx porcine-derived digestive enzymes [lipase; protease; amylase] 16 000•48 000•48 000 USP units

new brand

Pangestyme UL12 delayed-release capsules Rx porcine-derived digestive enzymes [lipase; protease; amylase] 12 000•39 000•39 000 USP units

new brand

Pangestyme UL18 delayed-release capsules Rx porcine-derived digestive enzymes [lipase; protease; amylase] 18 000•58 500•58 500 USP units

new brand

Pangestyme UL20 delayed-release capsules Rx porcine-derived digestive enzymes [lipase; protease; amylase] 20 000•65 000•65 000 USP units

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panitumumab IgG2 monoclonal antibody; human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer

p. 000

PediaCare Children’s Long-Acting Cough freezer pops, oral solution OTC antitussive [dextromethorphan hydrobromide] 7.5 mg/pop; 7.5 mg/5 mL

new brand

PediaCare Children’s Nighttime Cough oral solution OTC antihistamine; antitussive; sleep aid [diphenhydramine HCl] 12.5 mg/5 mL

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pegaptanib sodium pegylated VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) antagonist for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD); also used for diabetic macular edema

new brand

PGxTest: Warfarin genetic test for professional use Rx measures levels of the VKORC1 and CYP2C9 genes to help determine the appropriate dosing regimen

new brand

P-Tex oral suspension Rx antihistamine [brompheniramine tannate] 10 mg/5 mL

new brand

Pylera capsules Rx triple therapy for the eradication of H. pylori infections [biskalcitrate potassoim; metronidizole; tetracycline HCl] 140•125•125 mg

p. 000

Remicade powder for IV infusion Rx anti-inflammatory for severe and fistulizing Crohn disease (orphan), ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis; also used for juvenile arthritis [infliximab] 100 mg

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Rituxan IV infusion Rx monoclonal antibody for non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma (orphan) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA); also used for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, macroglobulinemia, and thrombocytopenic purpura [rituximab] 10 mg/mL

p. 000

rituximab USAN monoclonal antibody for non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma (orphan) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA); also used for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, macroglobulinemia, and thrombocytopenic purpura

new brand

Sudafed PE Multi-Symptom Cold and Cough tablets OTC antitussive; decongestant; expectorant; analgesic; antipyretic [dextromethorphan hydrobromide; phenylephrine HCl; guaifenesin; acetaminophen] 10•5•100•325 mg

p. 000

TheraFlu Cold & Cough powder for oral solution OTC antitussive; antihistamine; decongestant [dextromethorphan hydrobromide; pheniramine maleate; phenylephrine HCl] 20•20•10 mg/pkt.

p. 000

tranylcypromine sulfate USP MAO inhibitor for major depression; also used for migraine prevention, social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder, bipolar depression, and Alzheimer and Parkinson disease [also: tranylcypromine] 10 mg oral

p. 000

Travatan; Travatan Z Drop-Tainers (eye drops) Rx prostaglandin F analogue for glaucoma and ocular hypertension [travoprost] 0.004%

new brand

Tylenol GoTabs chewable tablets OTC analgesic; antipyretic [acetaminophen] 500 mg

new brand

Urea Nail Gel Rx for the removal of dystrophic nails [urea] 50%

new brand

Vectibix IV infusion Rx human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer [panitumumab] 100, 200, 400 mg

p. 000

Ventavis solution for inhalation in single-dose ampules, for use with an adaptive aerosol delivery (AAD) system Rx prostacyclin analogue for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (orphan); also used intravenously for Raynaud phenomenon associated with systemic sclerosis [iloprost] 10, 20 mcg

new brand

Ziana gel Rx antibiotic/keratolytic combination for acne [clindamycin phosphate; tretinoin] 1.2%•0.025%