Drug Topics - January 28, 2008 - (Page 29) DRUG TOPICS 29 New Products dermatitis of the scalp. The topical will be available in three sizes, 30-, 45-, and 100-g tubes. Sagent Pharmaceuticals, (866) 6251618, is introducing a line of prefilled, ready-to-use, 6- and 12-mg adenosine syringes. The syringes contain adenosine injection, USP, and are manufactured by Gland Pharma. Adenosine is the generic equivalent of the antiarrythmic Adenocard from Astellas Pharma, which is used in the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in critical care situations. AmerisourceBergen’s American Health Packaging, (800) 707-4621, has launched new tablet dosages for its demeclocycline HCI and glycopyrrolate. The demeclocycline is AB-rated to ESP Pharma’s Declomycin and now comes in 150- and 300-mg tablets. It is used to treat various infections. Glycopyrrolate now comes in 1- and 2-mg tablets. It is AB-rated to Sciele Pharma’s Robinul and is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer. OTC Muscadine Naturals, (888) 628-5898, is introducing Bella Femme, a dietary supplement derived from muscadine grapes designed for women during menopause. The company is touting the supplement as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy because it contains trans-reservatrol and plant-derived estrogens. Pharmavite, (818) 221-6200, has developed a new dietary supplement to meet the needs of patients taking common prescription medications. Nature Made Rx Essentials include nutrients like vitamin D, CoQ10, folic acid, and vitamin B12 that are sometimes found to be at low levels for patients taking more than one prescription drug. DT
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