Nanoparticle Albumin Bound Paclitaxel Brand Name– Abraxane What is Nanoparticle Albumin Bound Paclitaxel Nanoparticle albumin bound paclitaxel is a microtubule inhibitor that works by assembling and stabilizing microtubules which prevents depolymerization and cell division during mitosis. It is indicated as a single-agent for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer (mBC), in combination with carboplatin for …
Nandrolone Decanoate Brand Name– Deca-Durabolin What is Nandrolone Decanoate Nandrolone decanoate is a parenteral anabolic steroid. It is used to manage the anemia of chronic renal failure and for osteoporosis. This agent will increase hemoglobin and red cell mass. With the development of recombinant human erythropoietin, nandrolone decanoate use in anemia associated with chronic renal …
Naltrexone Brand Names Depade | ReVia | Vivitrol What is Naltrexone Naltrexone is an oral opiate receptor antagonist. It is derived from thebaine and is very similar in structure to oxymorphone. Like parenteral naloxone, naltrexone is a pure antagonist (i.e., agonist actions are not apparent), but naltrexone has better oral bioavailability and a much longer duration of …
Naloxone Brand Names- EVZIO | Narcan What is Naloxone Naloxone is a semisynthetic opioid-receptor antagonist, the n-allyl derivative of oxymorphone. Classically, it is used for complete or partial reversal of opioid-induced respiratory and central nervous system depression. In emergent situations, naloxone should be administered as an adjunct to supportive or resuscitative measures. The auto-injector and nasal …
Naloxegol Brand Name– MOVANTIK What is Naloxegol Naloxegol is an opioid antagonist indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain. Naloxegol has been shown to be efficacious in patients who have taken opioids for at least 4 weeks. At recommended doses, naloxegol functions peripherally in GI tissues with …
Nalmefene Brand Name– Revex What is Nalmefene NOTE: As of July 9, 2008, Baxter has discontinued nalmefene (Revex®) production. Nalmefene is a parenteral opiate receptor antagonist with structural similarities to both naloxone and naltrexone. Prior to development of nalmefene, naloxone was the only parenteral opiate antagonist available on the market after nalorphine was discontinued. Nalmefene …
Naldemedine Brand Name– SYMPROIC What is Naldemedine Naldemedine is an opioid antagonist indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain. Naldemedine has been shown to be efficacious in patients who have taken opioids for at least 4 weeks. At recommended doses, naldemedine functions peripherally in GI tissues with …