The recent approval of two low dosage strengths of Indomethacin have been a boon for Iroko Pharmaceuticals. The FDA approved their twenty and forty milligram doses of the popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug under the brand name Tivorbex. As easy to swallow capsules, the approval of the lower dose Indomethacin will likely lead to fewer adverse[…]
Unique Formulation of Indomethacin Gains FDA Approval
Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, FDA Approved 2014, OTC and Compounding Product Tags: NSAID Mar 18, 2014
Shortage of Buprenorphine Affects Patients in Need of Pain Management and in Detoxification Programs
Analgesic, FDA Drug Shortage, OTC and Compounding Product, TEVA API Oct 17, 2013
The current shortage of the narcotic analgesic Buprenorphine CAS# 52485-79-7, also known as the brand name Buprenex, has created a significant concern. As an injectable medication administered to treat moderate to severe pain, Buprenorphine is not only used for pain management, it is also used to treat addiction to narcotic drugs through a rapid detoxification[…]
FDA Approves New Drug Application for Carbinoxamine
Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory Tags: allergic conjunctivitisasthmaNew Drug Application Apr 11, 2013
On April 3, 2013 the FDA approved the new drug application carbinoxamine maleate, CAS number 3505-38-2, for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Targeted for patients suffering from seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, the approval of carbinoxamine is a novel approach to allergy relief. Carbinoxamine is the first sustained-release histamine receptor blocking agent that is indicated[…]
Could Gabapentin Have Helped Kate Middleton- and Can it Help All Women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
Analgesic, Anti-Parkinsons, Bulk Active Ingredient, Drug Research & Development API, OTC and Compounding Product, Patent Expiration 2017 Tags: epilepsy Mar 05, 2013
Gabapentin, also known as Neurontin, has long been a stable and effective treatment for patients who experience seizures, certain forms of epilepsy and pain from shingles. New research has indicated another effectual use for Gabapentin, CAS 60142-96-3, as a treatment to help combat symptoms of severe morning sickness. Known as hyperemesis gravidarum, this extreme form[…]
Acetaminophen is a Powerful Post-Surgical Pain Treatment
Analgesic, Patent Expiration 2017 Jan 11, 2013
As a widely used analgesic for upwards of 30 years, Acetaminophen is safe for both children and adults as a treatment for fever and pain. With an expiration of the brand name Ofirmev on August 5, 2017, generic possibilities abound for this unique injectable medication. The recent concern among doctors and patients regarding opioid dependence[…]
Gabapentin Used In a Unique Pharmacokinetic Profile
Analgesic, Antiparkinson Agent, Drug Research & Development API, Patent Expiration 2016 Aug 21, 2012
Intended for patients experiencing post herpetic neuralgia, or pain after shingles, gabapentin is unique by design. Known as the brand name Gralise, which is marketed by Depomed and Abbott, this form of gabapentin is specifically made as an oral, once-a-day prescription medication, which offers 24-hour pain control for people with after-shingles pain. Gabapentin, CAS number[…]
Patients with Restless Legs Syndrome Find Relief with Gabapentin Enacarbil
Analgesic, Anti-Parkinsons, Cardiovascular Agent, Drug Research & Development API Tags: Restless Legs Syndrome Aug 17, 2012
Gabapentin Enacarbil, CAS number 478296-72-9, is also known as Horizant, which is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline. As a medication approved by the FDA to treat Moderate-to-Severe Primary Restless Legs Syndrome {RLS}, this drug is a welcome relief for patients who suffer from this frustrating neurological condition. RLS is more likely to occur in women, and includes[…]
Pizotifen for Headaches & Psychosomatic Illnesses
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Drug Research & Development API Dec 02, 2010
Pizotifen Uses: Pizotifen, also known as pizotylin, is a preventive medicine based on benzocycloheptane, that is used to prevent or to reduce the occurrence of migraine attacks, vascular headache and cluster tension headaches. Pizotifen can also be used as anti-depressant to cure social phobia and anxiety. Pizotifen is usually considered as an effective treatment for migraine prevention[…]