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Diamorphine

As heroin, it is illegal to manufacture, possess, or sell in the United States and the UK. However, under the name diamorphine, heroin is a legal prescription drug in the United Kingdom. … Sale is forbidden in the United States by Federal statute. (Merck Index, 11th ed) Internationally, diamorphine is controlled under Schedules I and IV of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.

Rasburicase

The cDNA coding for rasburicase was cloned from a strain of _Aspergillus flavus_. … Rasburicase is a recombinant urate-oxidase enzyme produced by a genetically modified <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> strain.

Acyclovir

[L7303,L7315,L7318,L7321,L7324,L7327] Acyclovir is generally used first line in the treatment of these viruses and some products are indicated for patients as young as 6 years old. … [L7321] Acyclovir was granted FDA approval on 29 March 1982.[L7318]

Potassium sulfate

Human cytomegalovirus immune globulin

Cytomegalovirus immunoglobulin is obtained from pooled adult human plasma selected for high titers of antibody for cytomegalovirus (CMV). … As a consequence, CMV disease is restricted to the immunocompromised or immunologically immature host, in which it can lead the devastating result of transplant rejection [A32498], [L2229].

Sotrovimab

[L34425, L34430, L34440] However, in April 2022, the FDA removed the EUA for sotrovimab due to the rising COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant, where the drug is ineffective. … found to reduce the risk of death or hospitalization in high-risk adults with COVID-19 in the outpatient setting.

Calcium polycarbophil

Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation. This drug may also be used to help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or diarrhea. … Less gas and bloating compared to psyllium laxative products, but can cause heartburn, and belly cramps. It is insoluble in water, dilute acids, and dilute alkali.

Vinflunine

Vinflunine ditartrate is an active ingredient in the EMA-authorised product Javlor for intravenous infusion. … Efficacy and safety of vinflunine has not been studied in patients with performance status of 2 or less.

Potassium carbonate

Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in ethanol) which forms a strongly alkaline solution. … It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It presents a large capacity to absorb moisture.

Methylnaltrexone

Methylnaltrexone is a pheriphally-acting μ-opioid antagonist that acts on the gastrointestinal tract to decrease opioid-induced constipation without producing analgesic effects or withdrawal symptoms. … It is also a weak CYP2D6 inhibitor. FDA approved in 2008.