What is Valacyclovir Valacyclovir is an antiviral agent with activity against alpha-herpes viruses. It is FDA approved for the treatment of: herpes labialis (cold sores) in patients 12 years and older; chickenpox in pediatric patients aged 2 to less than 18 years; herpes zoster (shingles) in immunocompetent adults; and genital herpes (initial episode, recurrent episodes, …
What is Vaccinia Immune Globulin, VIG Vaccinia immune globulin VIG (VIG-IV) is an intravenous sterile solution of purified human immunoglobulin G (IgG) with trace amounts of IgA and IgM. The product is derived from pooled adult human plasma collected from donors who received booster immunizations with the smallpox vaccine, vaccinia vaccine (Dryvax®). All donors for …
What is Tubocurarine Tubocurarine chloride is a naturally occurring quaternary ammonium salt that acts as a long-acting, nondepolarizing, neuromuscular blocking agent. d-tubocurarine chloride is derived from a plant extract of Chondodendron tomentosum. Tubocurarine is longer-acting than succinylcholine and causes greater histamine-release than other neuromuscular blockers. Tubocurarine also has ganglionic blocking properties. In addition to promoting skeletal …
What is Typhoid Vaccine Typhoid vaccine is available as a sterile solution containing purified Vi polysaccharide extracted from the bacterial capsule of Salmonella typhi for intramuscular use (Typhim Vi) or a live attenuated vaccine for oral use (Vivotif). These preparations are used to promote active immunity to typhoid fever for individuals who are at risk of infection. …
What is Tucatinib Tucatinib is an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor of HER2. It is indicated, in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine, for treatment of patients with advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, including patients with brain metastases, who have received one or more prior anti-HER2-based regimens in the metastatic setting. Severe diarrhea and hepatotoxicity …
What is Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative PPD Tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) is an intradermally administered skin-test antigen used to screen individuals for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) to prevent them from developing active tuberculosis (TB) disease or to screen for persons who are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (have active TB disease) that would benefit from treatment. Purified …
What is Trypan blue Trypan blue is an acid di-azo group dye approved for use as an aid in ophthalmic surgery by selective tissue staining. Trypan blue is available in 2 concentrations, a 0.06% solution indicated for staining of the anterior lens capsule and a 0.15% solution indicated for staining of the retinal membranes Brand …