Anthrax Vaccine Brand Name– Biothrax What is Anthrax Vaccine Human anthrax vaccine (anthrax vaccine adsorbed, Biothrax) is a noninfectious vaccine developed from an avirulent, nonencapsulated strain of Bacillus anthracis. The protective component of the vaccine is adsorbed to aluminum hydroxide. Anthrax vaccine, adsorbed contains no whole bacteria, dead or alive, and it is impossible to contract …
What is Anthrax Immune Globulin (AIGIV) Anthrax immune globulin is a sterile intravenous solution composed of human polyclonal immune globulin G antibodies isolated from the plasma of healthy donors who were previously vaccinated against anthrax. The drug is indicated to treat patients infected with inhalational anthrax; however, because AIGIV does not have antibacterial activity, it must …
Anthralin Brand Names Dritho-Creme HP | Dritho-Scalp | Micanol | Psoriatec | ZITHRANOL | ZITHRANOL-RR What is Anthralin Anthralin (also known as dithranol) is a synthetic topical antipsoriatic agent and a derivative of anthracene. It is used for quiescent or chronic psoriasis. Anthralin also may be used for alopecia, although it is not FDA-approved for this indication. Do not apply …
Anidulafungin Brand Name– Eraxis What is Anidulafungin Anidulafungin, Eraxis™, is an intravenous echinocandin antifungal agent and is derived from echinocandin B0, a fermentation product of Aspergillus nidulans. Anidulafungin is active in vitro against Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis and has been used investigationally in combination with liposomal amphotericin B for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis. Anidulafungin was approved …
Angiotensin 2 Brand Name– GIAPREZA What is Angiotensin 2 Angiotensin 2 is a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) peptide hormone vasoconstrictor indicated for hypotension in adults with septic or other distributive shock. In the ATHOS-3 clinical trial, mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) increased from baseline by 10 mm Hg or more or to 75 mm Hg or …
What is Androstenedione Androstenedione is a steroid precursor produced by the adrenals in both males and females. It was originally discovered, and its synthesis from cholesterol achieved, in the 1930s. As a dietary supplement, it came to widespread public attention in 1998 when Major League Baseball’s Mark McGwire admitted using it. Intense, anaerobic exercise (e.g., …
Anastrozole Brand Name– Arimidex What is Anastrozole Anastrozole is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. Anastrozole is highly potent and specific for aromatase, and represents the fourth generation of aromatase inhibitors. Anastrozole significantly suppresses serum estradiol levels, and it offers an alternative to tamoxifen in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Unlike aminoglutethimide, an early aromatase inhibitor, anastrozole …