Prednisone Tablets got FDA Approval on 12/5/2023

PREDNISONE TABLETS, USP, 5 MG- prednisone tablet

PREDNISONE TABLETS, USP, 10 MG- prednisone tablet

PREDNISONE TABLETS, USP, 20 MG- prednisone tablet

Prednisone is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisone, USP is a white to partially white, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol, chloroform, dioxane, and methanol.

Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have saltretaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems.

Glucocorticoids cause profound and varied metabolic effects. In addition, they modify the body’s immune responses to diverse stimuli.

Carisoprodol Tablets got FDA Approval on 10/20/2021

CARISOPRODOL TABLETS, USP, 350 MG - carisoprodol tablet

HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use CARISOPRODOL TABLETS safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for CARISOPRODOL TABLETS.

Carisoprodol Tablets, USP are indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults.

Carisoprodol Tablets, USP should only be used for short periods (up to two or three weeks) because adequate evidence of effectiveness for more prolonged use has not been established and because acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions are generally of short duration [ see Dosage and Administration (2)].

Methocarbamol Tablets got FDA Approval on 4/30/2021

METHOCARBAMOL TABLETS, USP, 500 MG- methocarbamol tablet, film coated

METHOCARBAMOL TABLETS, USP, 750 MG- methocarbamol tablet, film coated

Methocarbamol Tablets, USP, a carbamate derivative of guaifenesin, is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with sedative and musculoskeletal relaxant properties. The chemical name of methocarbamol is 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol 1- carbamate and has the empirical formula C11H15NO5. Its molecular weight is 241.24. The structural formula is shown below.

Methocarbamol is a white powder, sparingly soluble in water and chloroform, soluble in alcohol (only with heating) and propylene glycol, and insoluble in benzene and n-hexane. Methocarbamol Tablets, USP 500 mg are available as a white, round, scored, film-coated tablet containing 500 mg of methocarbamol, USP for oral administration. The inactive ingredients present are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, povidone (k- 30), sodium lauryl sulfate, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80.