Thursday, 9 July 2009

Singulair


Singulair is a brand name of montelukast, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


SINGULAIR (montelukast sodium - granule; oral)



  • Manufacturer: MERCK

    Approval date: July 26, 2002

    Strength(s): EQ 4MG BASE/PACKET [RLD]

SINGULAIR (montelukast sodium - tablet, chewable; oral)



  • Manufacturer: MERCK

    Approval date: February 20, 1998

    Strength(s): EQ 5MG BASE [RLD]


  • Manufacturer: MERCK

    Approval date: March 3, 2000

    Strength(s): EQ 4MG BASE

SINGULAIR (montelukast sodium - tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: MERCK

    Approval date: February 20, 1998

    Strength(s): EQ 10MG BASE [RLD]

Has a generic version of Singulair been approved?


No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Singulair available.


Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Singulair. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Unsaturated hydroxyalkylquinoline acids as leukotriene antagonists
    Patent 5,565,473
    Issued: October 15, 1996
    Inventor(s): Belley; Michel L. & Leger; Serge & Labelle; Marc & Roy; Patrick & Xiang; Yi B. & Guay; Daniel
    Assignee(s): Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Compounds having the formula I: ##STR1## are leukotriene antagonists and inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective agents. They are also useful in treating angina, cerebral spasm, glomerular nephritis, hepatitis, endotoxemia, uveitis, and allograft rejection.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • February 3, 2012
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    • February 3, 2012
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      Patent use: PREVENTION OF EXERCISE-INDUCED BRONCHOCONSTRICTION
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    • February 3, 2012
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      Patent use: ASTHMA
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    • August 3, 2012
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    • August 3, 2012
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  • Granule formation
    Patent 8,007,830
    Issued: August 30, 2011
    Inventor(s): Down; Brian
    Assignee(s): Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    The present invention relates to oral granules of montelukast sodium.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • October 24, 2022
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See also...

  • Singulair Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Singulair Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Singulair Chewable Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Singulair Granules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Singulair Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Singulair Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Singulair AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
  • Montelukast Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Montelukast Chewable Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Montelukast Granules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Montelukast Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Montelukast Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Montelukast Sodium AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

Sunday, 5 July 2009

Tramadol Actavis




Tramadol Actavis may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Tramadol Actavis



Tramadol

Tramadol hydrochloride (a derivative of Tramadol) is reported as an ingredient of Tramadol Actavis in the following countries:


  • Denmark

  • Sweden

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Levobupivacaina




Levobupivacaina may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Levobupivacaina



Levobupivacaine

Levobupivacaine is reported as an ingredient of Levobupivacaina in the following countries:


  • Peru

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Saturday, 4 July 2009

Taurolite




Taurolite may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Taurolite



Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid

Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Taurolite in the following countries:


  • China

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Saturday, 27 June 2009

Azitrom




Azitrom may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Azitrom



Azithromycin

Azithromycin is reported as an ingredient of Azitrom in the following countries:


  • Dominican Republic

  • Venezuela

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Friday, 26 June 2009

Brotizolam




In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N05CD09

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0057801-81-7

Chemical Formula

C15-H10-Br-Cl-N4-S

Molecular Weight

393

Therapeutic Categories

Benzodiazepine derivative

Hypnotic and sedative agent

Chemical Name

6H-Thieno[3,2-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine, 2-bromo-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-9-methyl-

Foreign Names

  • Brotizolamum (Latin)
  • Brotizolam (German)
  • Brotizolam (French)
  • Brotizolam (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Brotizolam (OS: BAN, DCIT, DCF, JAN, USAN)
  • WE 941 (IS: Boehringer Ingelheim)
  • WE 941-BS (IS)
  • Brotizolam (PH: BP 2010, Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Brotizolamum (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)

Brand Names

  • Amnezon
    Nisshin Seiyaku - Yamagata, Japan


  • Bondormin
    Rafa, Israel


  • Brometon
    Mylan Pharmaceutical, Japan


  • Brotizolam M
    Sannova, Japan


  • Brotizolam-Teva
    Teva, Israel


  • Brotizolan
    Nichi-Iko PharmaceuticalJMA, Japan


  • Brozom
    Nipro PharmaNipurofama, Japan


  • Cinberamin D
    Taiyo Pharmaceutical, Japan


  • Cinberamin
    Taiyo Pharmaceutical, Japan


  • Dormex
    Recalcine, Chile


  • Eurimolan
    Choseido Pharmaceutical, Japan


  • Godmin
    Tanabe Mitsubishi, Japan


  • Ledolper
    Ohara Yakuhin, Japan


  • Lendem
    Medisa Shinyaku, Japan


  • Lendorm
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Austria


  • Lendormin
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Belgium; Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany; Boehringer Ingelheim, Hungary; Boehringer Ingelheim, Japan; Boehringer Ingelheim, Luxembourg; Boehringer Ingelheim, Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim, Portugal; Boehringer Ingelheim, Serbia; Boehringer Ingelheim, Taiwan; Boehringer Ingelheim, Venezuela; Boehringer Ingelheim, South Africa; Istituto De Angeli, Italy


  • Lendormin D
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Japan


  • Lindormin
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Colombia; Boehringer Ingelheim, Mexico


  • Mederantil (veterinary use)
    Boehringer Ingelheim Animal, Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim Animals, New Zealand; Boehringer Ingelheim vet, Switzerland; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Ireland; Boehrvet, Germany; Vetlima, Portugal


  • Médérantil (veterinary use)
    Boehringer Ingelheim Santé Animale, France


  • Nestrom
    Tatsumi Kagaku, Japan


  • Noctilan
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Chile


  • Noxtal
    Alfresa Pharma Corporation, Japan


  • Ronfleman
    Kyowa Yakuhin, Japan


  • Sintonal
    Europharma, Spain


  • Sorentmin
    Taisho Yakuhin, Japan


  • Zestromin
    Towa Yakuhin, Japan

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Thursday, 25 June 2009

Merlit




Merlit may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Merlit



Levocarnitine

Levocarnitine is reported as an ingredient of Merlit in the following countries:


  • Greece

Lorazepam

Lorazepam is reported as an ingredient of Merlit in the following countries:


  • Austria

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