E-DRUG: pharmacopoeial monograph of ARVs? (2)
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Dear e-drug members,
These are the ARV monographs published in the United States Pharmacopeia
(USP)
- Zidovudine, Tablets, capsules, oral solution and injection
- Indinavir and Indinavir capsules
- Saquinavir, and Saquinavir capsules
- Zalcitabine and Zalcitabine tablets
- Acyclovir, tablets, capsules, ointment, oral suspension and injection
Reference standards for all above ARVs are also available at USP.
USP is developing more ARV monographs; Nevirapine and stavudine are already
in the Pharmacopeial Forum stage (PF).
Drug information monographs (side/adverse effects, contraindications, proper
use, etc...) for some ARVs (3TC, AZT and Niverapine) are also available in
USP DI.
For more information: visit (www.usp.org) and (www.uspdqi.org)
Abdelkrim Smine
USP
ays@usp.org
[Thanks, Abdelkrim. Good to hear these monographs are now available! WB]
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