Monday, 19 October 2009

Tolvaptan




In the US, Tolvaptan (tolvaptan systemic) is a member of the drug class vasopressin antagonists and is used to treat Euvolemic Hyponatremia and Hyponatremia.

US matches:

  • Tolvaptan

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C03XA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0150683-30-0

Chemical Formula

C26-H25-Cl-N2-O3

Molecular Weight

448

Therapeutic Categories

Diuretic agent

Treatment of heart failure

Treatment of hyponatremia

Vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist

Chemical Names

(+-)-4'-[(7-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-5-hydroxy-1H-1-benzazepin-1-yl)carbonyl]-o-tolu-m-toluidide (WHO)

7-Chloro-5-hydroxy-1-[2-methyl-4-(2-methylbenzoylamino)benzoyl]-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-1-benzazepine

Benzamide, N-[4-[(7-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-5-hydroxy-1H-1-benzazepin-1-yl)carbonyl]-3-methylphenyl]-2-methyl- (USAN)

N-(4-{[(5R)-7-chloro-5-hydroxy-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-H-1-benzazepin-1-yl]carbonyl}-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylbenzamide (IUPAC)

N-{4-[(6R)-9-chloro-6-hydroxy-2-azabicyclo[5.4.0]undeca-8,10,12-triene-2-carbonyl]-3-methyl-phenyl}-2-methyl-benzamide

Foreign Names

  • Tolvaptanum (Latin)
  • Tolvaptan (German)
  • Tolvaptan (French)
  • Tolvaptán (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Tolvaptan (OS: USAN, JAN)
  • OPC-41061 (IS)
  • UNII-21G72T1950 (IS)

Brand Names

  • Samsca
    Otsuka, Germany; Otsuka, Sweden; Otsuka, United States; Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, United Kingdom

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

IUPACInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

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Sunday, 18 October 2009

Lasitace




Lasitace may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lasitace



Furosemide

Furosemide is reported as an ingredient of Lasitace in the following countries:


  • Austria

Ramipril

Ramipril is reported as an ingredient of Lasitace in the following countries:


  • Austria

International Drug Name Search

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Econopred




In the US, Econopred (prednisolone ophthalmic) is a member of the drug class ophthalmic steroids and is used to treat Postoperative Ocular Inflammation.

US matches:

  • Econopred Plus Drops

  • Econopred

  • Econopred Plus

Ingredient matches for Econopred



Prednisolone

Prednisolone 21-acetate (a derivative of Prednisolone) is reported as an ingredient of Econopred in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

  • Botswana

  • Eritrea

  • Ghana

  • Kenya

  • Malawi

  • Namibia

  • Nigeria

  • Sri Lanka

  • Taiwan

  • Tanzania

  • Uganda

  • Zambia

  • Zimbabwe

International Drug Name Search

Thursday, 8 October 2009

TRH




TRH may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for TRH



Protirelin

Protirelin is reported as an ingredient of TRH in the following countries:


  • Israel

  • Japan

  • Luxembourg

International Drug Name Search

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Gericarb




Gericarb may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Gericarb



Carbamazepine

Carbamazepine is reported as an ingredient of Gericarb in the following countries:


  • Ireland

International Drug Name Search

Dabroston




Dabroston may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Dabroston



Dydrogesterone

Dydrogesterone is reported as an ingredient of Dabroston in the following countries:


  • Bosnia & Herzegowina

  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

  • Serbia

  • Slovenia

International Drug Name Search

Friday, 2 October 2009

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride




UK matches:

  • Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Infusion Solution BP 0.1% w/v (SPC)
  • Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Infusion Solution BP 0.125% w/v (SPC)
  • Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection BP 0.25% w/v, 10ml & 20ml (SPC)
  • Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection BP 0.375 % w/v (SPC)
  • Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection BP 0.5% w/v, 10ml & 20ml (SPC)
  • Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection BP 0.75% w/v (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Bupivacaine Hydrochloride



Bupivacaine

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride (BANM, USAN) is known as Bupivacaine in the US.

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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