What is Samarium 153 Lexidronam Samarium-153 lexidronam is a parenteral radioisotope indicated for the relief of pain associated with metastatic bone cancer. The onset of analgesic effect is usually within 7 days, with maximum pain relief generally occurring 3 to 4 weeks after administration. It consists of a stable complex of radioactive samarium and a …
What is Salsalate Salsalate is a non-acetylated, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Salsalate (salicylsalicylic acid) is composed of two molecules of salicylic acid joined by an ester link. The ester bond of salsalate occurs at the carboxyl group of one salicylic acid molecule and the hydroxyl group of another. Salsalate has analgesic properties, but clinical evidence of …
What is Salmeterol Salmeterol is an inhaled long-acting inhaled beta-2 agonist (LABA) that is given twice daily. It is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma in combination with an asthma controller medication (i.e., inhaled corticosteroid [ICS]), for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), and for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive …
What is Salicylic Acid Salicylic acid is a topical keratolytic agent. It is used to remove excess keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders such as common and plantar warts, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, calluses, and corns. Salicylic acid also is used to treat acne. Salicylic acid works by causing desquamation of the horny layer of skin. Prolonged …
What is Safinamide Safinamide is a selective and reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase (MAO) Type B. MAO exists as two catabolic isoenzymes, MAO-A and MAO-B. The neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine are primarily catabolized by MAO-A and dopamine is primarily catabolized by MAO-B. MAO in the gastrointestinal tract is primarily type A, and provides protection from …
What is Sacubitril and Valsartan combination Sacubitril and valsartan is a combination product containing sacubitril, a neprilysin inhibitor, and valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker. Sacubitril and valsartan is indicated in adults to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in patients with chronic heart failure (NYHA Class II thru IV) …
What is Sacrosidase Sacrosidase is an oral enzyme produced as a by-product of the manufacture of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). It is used for treating sucrase deficiency associated with congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID). CSID is a rare genetic disease in which the body lacks sucrase and isomaltase, enzymes necessary to break down and absorb sucrose …