REMDESIVIR
Remdesivir is a nucleoside ribonucleic acid (RNA) polymerase inhibitor.
The chemical name for remdesivir is 2-ethylbutyl N-{(S)-[2-C-(4aminopyrrolo[2,1-f][1,2,4]triazin-7-yl)-2,5-anhydro-d-altrononitril-6-Oyl]phenoxyphosphoryl}-L-alaninate. It has a molecular formula of C27H35N6O8P and a molecular weight of 602.6 g/mol. Remdesivir has the following structural formula:
Physical Appearance
Lyophilized Powder
Remdesivir for injection, 100 mg, is a sterile, preservative-free lyophilized powder that is to be reconstituted with 19 mL of Sterile Water for Injection and diluted into 0.9% saline prior to administration by intravenous infusion. Remdesivir for injection, 100 mg, is supplied in a single-dose clear glass vial. The appearance of the lyophilized powder is white to off-white to yellow.
Inactive Ingredients
The inactive ingredients are sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin sodium salt (SBECD), Water for Injection, USP, and may include hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. Remdesivir for injection, 100 mg, contains 3 g SBECD.
