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EFFECTIVE | TOXIC What names is terbinafine available under: the international nonproprietary name is terbinafine, the Latin name is Terbinafine; tablets usually contain terbinafine hydrochloride — Terbinafine hydrochloride, the amount of which is calculated as terbinafine. The main dosage forms are tablets, cream, gel, solution, and spray for external use. Common brand names for tablets include...

LIMITED EFFECTIVENESS | TOXIC Names, dosage forms and hidden duplication The international nonproprietary name is theophylline, Theophylline; the chemical name is 1,3-dimethylxanthine. Drug documentation may refer to Theophylline anhydrous and to extended-release, prolonged-release or sustained-release theophylline. The main dosage forms are tablets, capsules and oral solution; long-acting...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC Under What Names Is Tacrolimus Available The international nonproprietary name is tacrolimus; it is also referred to as tacrolimus monohydrate and by its former research designation FK506. Systemic formulations are available as immediate-release and prolonged-release capsules, granules for oral suspension, and solutions for intravenous administration. The main trade...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC What names is ritonavir sold under The international nonproprietary name is ritonavir; the Latin spelling is ritonavir. The active substance is used without a separate pharmacologically active salt. The main dosage forms are film-coated tablets, usually 100 mg; an oral solution; and powder for oral suspension. The main brand name for ritonavir as a single-agent...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC What names pseudoephedrine is known by: the international nonproprietary name is pseudoephedrine; Russian variants include pseudoephedrine and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; Latin designations are pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and, less commonly, pseudoephedrine sulfate. It is available as immediate-release and extended-release tablets, capsules, syrups, and combination products for...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC Names Under Which Probenecid Is Found The international nonproprietary name of the drug is probenecid; its Russian name is probenecid. The Latinized spelling Probenecidum may also be found in medical documents and prescribing information. The active substance is used primarily as an independent chemical compound rather than as a separate clinically significant salt....

Effective | Toxic What Names Nimesulide Is Sold Under The international nonproprietary name is nimesulide, with the Latin spelling Nimesulide. Instructions for use and medical documents may use the names nimesulidum, nimesulide 100 mg, nimesulide tablets, granules, or powder for preparing a suspension. Common brand names include Nimesil, Nise, Nimulid, Nemulex, Nimica, Aponil,...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC Names under which prednisone is found The international nonproprietary name is prednisone , and the name used in Russian is prednisone . Medical documents and international prescribing information may use the variants Prednisone, Prednisonum, and Prednison. Prednisone is a prodrug: in the liver, it is converted into the active metabolite prednisolone ; however,...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC What Names Prednisolone Is Known Under The international nonproprietary name is prednisolone. Documents and search queries may use the names Prednisolone, Prednisolon, prednisolone, prednisolone acetate, prednisolone sodium phosphate, and prednisolone sodium succinate. Dosage forms include tablets, oral solution, injectable preparations, eye drops and suspensions,...

EFFECTIVE | TOXIC Names under which Polymyxin B is found The international nonproprietary name is polymyxin B; the active ingredient in medicinal products is usually presented as polymyxin B sulfate. One milligram of pure polymyxin B base corresponds to approximately 10,000 units. The systemic dosage form is a lyophilized powder for preparing a solution for intravenous, intramuscular, intrathecal,...