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SODIUM CHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Limit of Potassium/Instrumental conditions Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8821 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Mode: Change
Atomic absorption spectrophotometry
to:
Atomic emission spectroscopy
AMINOPHYLLINE INJECTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP40–NF35 2737 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Theophylline Related Compound D RS: Change
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide.
C6H10N4O 154.17
to:
Theophyllidine;
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride… Read More
<1058> ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION PROCESS/Qualification Phases First Supplement to USP40–NF35 8083 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of paragraph 1 of Operational Qualification: Change
OQ demonstrates fitness for the selected use, and should reflect the contents of the DQ document.
to:
OQ demonstrates fitness for the selected use, and should reflect URS.
AND
Line 2 of paragraph 3 of Operational… Read More
BRINZOLAMIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 2788 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Brinzolamide Related Compound B RS: Change
(R-4-Amino)-2,3-dihydro-2-(3-methoxypropyl)-4H-thieno[3,2,-e]-thiazine-6-sulfonamide-1,1-dioxide ethandioate 1:1.
to:
(R)-4-Amino-2-(3-methoxypropyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-thieno[3,2-e][1,2]thiazine-6-… Read More
ENTECAVIR ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 3704 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × (Mr1/Mr2) × 100
to:
Result = (rU/rS… Read More
CURCUMINOIDS COMPOSITION/Content of Curcuminoids/Chromatographic system USP39–NF34 6582 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Column: Change
4.6-mm × 20-cm;
to:
4.6-mm × 25-cm;
POWDERED TURMERIC EXTRACT COMPOSITION/Content of Curcuminoids/Chromatographic system USP39–NF34 6868 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Column: Change
4.6-mm × 20-cm;
to:
4.6-mm × 25-cm;
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8787 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Promethazine Related Compound B RS: Change
Isopromethazine;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)propan-1-amine.
C17H20N2S 282.42
to:
Isopromethazine hydrochloride;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-… Read More
THEOPHYLLINE ORAL SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8846 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3 of USP Theophylline Related Compound D RS: Change
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide.
C6H10N4O 154.17
to:
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride monohydrate.
C6… Read More
GALANTAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 3 USP40–NF35 4367 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1of Buffer: Change
To each L of 6.8-g/L potassium phosphate
to:
To each L of 6.8 g/L of monobasic potassium phosphate
ATROPINE SULFATE DEFINITION USP39–NF34 2638 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2: Change
(C17H23NO32 · H2SO4),
to:
[(C17H23NO3)2 · H2SO4],
CLOTRIMAZOLE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE CREAM IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities: Limit of Clotrimazole Related Compound A USP39–NF34 3262 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 In the variable definition list in Analysis: Change
CS = concentration of USP Clotrimazole Related Compound A RS in the Clotrimazole related compound A stock solution (mg/mL)
to:
CS = concentration of USP Clotrimazole… Read More
TERAZOSIN TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure USP39–NF34 6045 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Sample solution: Change
Transfer 15 mg of the powder from the crushed Tablets
to:
Transfer a suitable amount of powder, equivalent to 15 mg of terazosin hydrochloride, from the crushed Tablets
TURMERIC COMPOSITION/Content of Curcuminoids/Chromatographic system USP39–NF34 6866 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Column: Change
4.6-mm × 20-cm;
to:
4.6-mm × 25-cm;
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8784 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Promethazine Related Compound B RS: Change
Isopromethazine;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)propan-1-amine.
C17H20N2S 282.42
to:
Isopromethazine hydrochloride;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-… Read More
TACROLIMUS CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 5 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8834 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Medium: Change
0.5 g/L
to:
0.05 g/L
AMINOPHYLLINE ORAL SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP40–NF35 2739 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Theophylline Related Compound D RS: Change
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide.
C6H10N4O 154.17
to:
Theophyllidine;
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride… Read More
ADENINE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP39–NF34 2346 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2: Change
1H-Purin-6-amine;
to:
9H-Purin-6-amine;
BRINZOLAMIDE OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 2789 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Brinzolamide Related Compound B RS: Change
(R-4-Amino)-2,3-dihydro-2-(3-methoxypropyl)-4H-thieno[3,2,-e]-thiazine-6-sulfonamide-1,1-dioxide ethandioate 1:1.
to:
(R)-4-Amino-2-(3-methoxypropyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-thieno[3,2-e][1,2]thiazine-6-… Read More
HALCINONIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Chromatographic system USP39–NF34 4175 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Column: Change
1.8-µm packing L1
to:
1.7-µm packing L1
CURCUMINOIDS CAPSULES STRENGTH/Content of Curcuminoids/Chromatographic system USP39–NF34 6583 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Column: Change
4.6-mm × 20-cm;
to:
4.6-mm × 25-cm;
GUAR GUM ASSAY/Content of Galactomannan and Ratio of Constituting Mannose and Galactose First Supplement to USP39–NF34 7964 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 4 of Analysis: Change
Standard solution B
to:
Sample solution B
DEXTROSE IDENTIFICATION/C. Water Determination <921> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8612 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1: Change
Water Determination <921>
to:
Water Determination <921>, Method I
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS USP40–NF35 542 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Physicochemical Tests/Acidity or Alkalinity/BRP indicator solution: Change
1.0 mg/mL of bromophenol blue,
to:
1.0 mg/mL of bromothymol blue,
AND
Line 3 of Plastic Additives/Polyethylene, Cyclic Olefins, and Polypropylene/Phenolic… Read More
BETAXOLOL OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 2749 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 14 of Analysis: Change
Mr1 = molecular weight of betaxolol hydrochloride, 343.89
Mr2 = molecular weight of betaxolol, 307.43
to:
Mr1 = molecular weight of betaxolol, 307.43
Mr2… Read More
DIGOXIN ORAL SOLUTION IDENTIFICATION/B. USP39–NF34 3493 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Procedure: Change
Proceed as directed for Procedure in the test for Related glycosides under Digoxin, except to omit the use of the Gitoxin standard solution.
to:
Apply 10 µL of the Test solution and 10 µL of the Standard solution… Read More
CHONDROITIN SULFATE SODIUM IMPURITIES USP39–NF34 6566 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Residue on Ignition <281>: Change
20.0%–30.0%
to:
20.0%–30.0% on the dried basis
CIPROFLOXACIN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8597 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Ciprofloxacin Ethylenediamine Analog RS: Change
7-(2-Aminoethylamino)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid.
C15H16FN3O3 305.30
to:
1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-[(2-aminoethyl)… Read More
POVIDONE IMPURITIES/Formic Acid Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8778 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Sample solution: Change
column of about 80 mm
to:
column of about 8 mm
<661.2> PLASTIC PACKAGING SYSTEMS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE TEST METHODS/Physicochemical Tests/Water Extraction/Acidity or alkalinity USP39–NF34 506 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Methyl red TS 2: Change
NMT 0.1 mL of 0.02 N hydrochloric acid
to:
NMT 0.1 mL of 0.02 N sodium hydroxide
DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE IDENTIFICATION/A. Mass Spectral Analysis USP39–NF34 3387 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 6 of Instrumental conditions: Delete
Flow rate: 0.7 mL/min
Injection volume: 10 µL/min
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION IDENTIFICATION USP39–NF34 5922 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1: Change
It responds to Identification tests B and C under Succinylcholine Chloride.
to:
A. The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, as obtained in the Assay.… Read More
MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 6 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8101 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Footnote c: Change
(4R,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-Dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-methylamino-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydrotetracene-2-carboxamide.
to:
(4S,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-Dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-… Read More
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS CAPSULES ASSAY/Content of EPAee, DHAee, and Total Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8755 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 21 of Analysis: Change
CU = nominal concentration of the total omega-3-acid ethyl esters in the Sample solution (g/mL)
to:
CU = Capsule fill content of the Sample solution (g/mL)
DUTASTERIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities, Procedure 2/Table 4 USP40–NF35 3924 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Footnote a: Change
(5α,17β)-N-[2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-17 carboxamide.
to:
(5α,17β)-N-[2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-oxo-4-azaandrostane-17-carboxamide.
CARBIDOPA ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 2924 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3: Change
Mobile phase: Alcohol and 0.05 M monobasic sodium phosphate, adjusted with phosphoric acid to a pH of 2.7 (5:95)
to:
Buffer: 0.05 M monobasic sodium phosphate, adjusted with phosphoric acid to a pH of 2.7
Mobile phase: Alcohol and Buffer (5:… Read More
DIGOXIN TABLETS IDENTIFICATION/A. USP39–NF34 3494 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Procedure: Change
Proceed as directed for Procedure in the test for Related glycosides under Digoxin, except to omit the use of the Gitoxin standard solution.
to:
Apply 10 µL of the Test solution and 10 µL of the Standard solution… Read More
<1207> STERILE PRODUCT PACKAGING−INTEGRITY EVALUATION 5. PRODUCT–PACKAGE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS AND THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LEAKAGE LIMIT/5.1 Sterility and Product Formulation Content must be Preserved; Gas Headspace Content Preservation is not Required First Supplement to USP39–NF34 7764 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3 of paragraph 5: Change
ultra-cold storage (<80°)
to:
ultra-cold storage (≤−80°)
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF35 8600 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Ciprofloxacin Ethylenediamine Analog RS: Change
7-(2-Aminoethylamino)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid.
C15H16FN3O3 305.30
to:
1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-[(2-aminoethyl)… Read More
ROPINIROLE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 1 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8814 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Buffer 1: Adjust with Solution A to a pH of 4.0.
to:
Adjust with Solution A to a pH of 4.0. Dilute with water to 1 L.
<670> AUXILIARY PACKAGING COMPONENTS DESICCANTS/Silica Gel/Inorganic Impurities USP39–NF34 510 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Soluble ionizable salts: Change
(as NaSO3):
to:
(as Na2SO4):
DIGOXIN INJECTION IDENTIFICATION/B. USP39–NF34 3493 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Procedure: Change
Proceed as directed for Procedure in the test for Related glycosides under Digoxin, except to omit the use of the Gitoxin standard solution.
to:
Apply 10 µL of the Test solution and 10 µL of the Standard solution… Read More
POWDERED CHASTE TREE EXTRACT CONTAMINANTS USP39–NF34 6553 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Change
Microbial Enumeration Tests <2021>: The total bacterial count does not exceed 104 cfu/g. The total combined molds and yeasts count does not exceed 1000 cfu/g. It meets the requirements of the tests for absence of Salmonella species and Escherichia coli… Read More
NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8105 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 16 of Analysis: Change
Calculate the percentage of any individual unspecified impurity
to:
Calculate the percentage of any other individual impurity
AND
Line 20 of Analysis: Change
rU = peak response of any individual unspecified… Read More
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS CAPSULES SPECIFIC TESTS/Concentration of Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8755 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 21: Change
CU = nominal concentration of the total omega-3-acid ethyl esters in the Sample solution (g/mL)
to:
CU = Capsule fill content of the Sample solution (g/mL)
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 3333 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Cyclobenzaprine Related Compound B RS: Change
3-(5H-Dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N-methyl-1-propanamine.
C19H19N 261.36
to:
3-(5H-Dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N-methyl-1-propanamine… Read More
RIBOFLAVIN 5′-PHOSPHATE SODIUM ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 5698 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Instrumental conditions: Change
Nephelometry, Turbidimetry, and Visual Comparison <855>
to:
Fluorescence Spectroscopy <853>
NORFLOXACIN SPECIFIC TESTS/Loss on Drying <731> USP39–NF34 5101 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Analysis: Change
Dry at 100° to constant weight.
to:
Dry under vacuum at a pressure not exceeding 5 mm of mercury at 100° to constant weight.
PROPOFOL INJECTABLE EMULSION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 5575 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Propofol Related Compound B RS: Change
2,6-Diisopropylbenzoquinone.
to:
2,6-Diisopropyl-1,4-benzoquinone.
<800> HAZARDOUS DRUGS—HANDLING IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS APPENDICES/Appendix 3: Types of Biological Safety Cabinets/Class II First Supplement to USP39–NF34 7721 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 5 of Type A1 (formerly, Type A): Change
radionucleotides
to:
radionuclides
AND
Line 5 of Type A2 (formerly, Type B3): Change
radionucleotides
to:
radionuclides
AND
Line 5 of Type B1: Change
radionucleotides
to:
radionuclides
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