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Invert sugar

It differentiates from sugar cane in the rotation of the polarized light, which in the case of invert sugar it is to the left (levorotatory). … Invert sugar is obtained from sugar cane when this is treated with dilute acid or with the invertase enzyme. It is formed by an equal amount of glucose and fructose.

Procyclidine

A muscarinic antagonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier and is used in the treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders and in parkinsonism.

Viper antivenom

ANAVIP, an equine-derived antivenom made with venom from _Bothrops asper_ and _Crotalus durissus_, was first approved by the FDA on October 1, 2015, for the management of North American rattlesnake envenomation … Viper antivenom consists of antibodies derived from horses immunized and subsequently developed antibodies against snake venoms.

Alglucosidase alfa

Alglucosidase alfa degrades glycogen by catalyzing the hydrolysis of a-1,4- and a-1,6- glycosidic linkages of lysosomal glycogen. … Aglucosidase alfa consists of the human enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) which is essential for the degradation of glygogen to glucose in lysosomes.

Mifamurtide

The overall result of MDP recognition leads to the production of proinflammatory cytokines and promotion of bactericidal and tumoricidal effects [A31745]. … Also called L-MTP-PE, mifamurtide may be a liposomal form of of the active ingredient MTP-PE, which is a synthetic, less pyrogenic, and longer-acting derivative of muramyl dipeptide (MDP).

Trifarotene

Trifarotene is a topical retinoid cream used in the treatment of acne vulgaris that was first approved for use in the United States in October 2019. … [L9013] Retinoids are a class of medications structurally and functionally analogous to [vitamin A], though later generation retinoids such as trifarotene and [adapalene] bear little structural resemblance

Succinic acid

(Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed, p1099; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1851) … A water-soluble, colorless crystal with an acid taste that is used as a chemical intermediate, in medicine, the manufacture of lacquers, and to make perfume esters.

Fencamfamin

It is around half the potency of [dexamphetamine], and is prescribed at a dose of 10-60mg, although abusers of the drug tend to rapidly develop tolerance and escalate their dose. … Fencamfamin is used for treating depressive day-time fatigue, lack of concentration and lethargy. It is especially useful in patients with chronic conditions due to its favourable safety profile.

Famtozinameran

The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is a variant of concern that was first reported in November 2021. … [L43917] As of November 2022, it is the primary circulating variant of concern according to the World Health Organization.

Anethole