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LIQUID GLUCOSE ASSAY/Reducing Sugars USP42–NF37 5741 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In the variable definition list in Analysis: Change
CU = concentration of dextrose equivalent
to:
CU = concentration of Liquid Glucose
ROSUVASTATIN TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 3 Revision Bulletin (Official April 01, 2019) Online 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Medium: Change
(dissolve 63.0 of citric acid
to:
(dissolve 63.0 g of citric acid
DACTINOMYCIN IDENTIFICATION/A. Ultraviolet Absorption <197U>/Acceptance criteria USP42–NF37 1203 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Absorptivity: Change
The absorptivity of the Sample solution at 445 nm is NLT 95.0% and NMT 103.0% that of the Standard solution.
to:
The absorptivity, calculated on the dried basis, of the Sample solution at 445… Read More
DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP42–NF37 1481 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In the fourth equation in Analysis: Change
P = potency of doxorubicin in USP Doxorubicin Hydrochloride RS (µg/mg)
to:
P = potency of doxorubicin hydrochloride in USP Doxorubicin Hydrochloride RS (µg/mg)
EPRINOMECTIN IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Acceptance criteria USP42–NF37 1627 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Total unknown impurities: Change
NMT 1.0
to:
NMT 1.0%
SUMATRIPTAN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP42–NF37 4139 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In USP Sumatriptan Succinate Related Impurities RS: Change
Mixture of sumatriptan succinate, [3-[2-(methylamino) ethyl]-1H-indol-5-yl]-N-methylmethanesulfonamide maleate salt, sumatriptan succinate related compound C, [3-[2-(dimethylamino… Read More
BACILLUS COAGULANS ASSAY/Enumeration USP42–NF37 4746 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Sample preparation and Analysis: Change
peptone water
to:
Peptone diluent
<561> ARTICLES OF BOTANICAL ORIGIN TEST FOR AFLATOXINS/Method I USP42–NF37 6701 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Aflatoxin standard solution: Change
ε = molecular absorptivity
to:
ε = molar absorptivity
AND
in paragraph 2 of Aflatoxin standard solution: Change
transfer an accurate volume of each aflatoxin standard stock solution
to:… Read More
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP42–NF37 897 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In USP Cetirizine Related Compound A RS: Change
2-(2-{4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl]piperazin-1-yl}ethoxy)acetic acid, ethyl ester dihydrochloride.
C23H29ClN2O3 · 2HCl 489.86
to:
(RS)-2-[2… Read More
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND IBUPROFEN CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Analysis USP42–NF37 1402 1-Jun-2019 NA NA Change
CS = concentration of USP Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride RS and USP Ibuprofen RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
to:
CS = concentration of USP Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride RS or USP Ibuprofen RS in… Read More
DULOXETINE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> USP42–NF37 1527 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Test 3/Procedure: Change
1 N sodium hydroxide VS.
to:
0.1 N hydrochloric acid VS.
MILRINONE ASSAY/Procedure USP42–NF37 2922 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Buffer: Change
72.44 g of sodium tetraborate
to:
72.44 g of sodium tetraborate, anhydrous
TILETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE Identification/B. Ultraviolet Absorption <197U> USP42–NF37 4347 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Solution: Change
0.3 mg per mL.
to:
0.03 mg per mL.
REAGENTS AND REFERENCE TABLES SOLUTIONS/0.01 M Edetate Disodium VS USP42–NF37 6179 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Standardization: Change
previously dried at 100°
to:
previously dried at 110°
CEFTIOFUR HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/High Molecular Weight Impurities USP42–NF37 857 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Analysis: Change
rC = peak response of ceftiofur from the Sample solution (mg/mL)
rA = sum of the responses of all peaks that elute after ceftiofur from the Sample solution (mg/mL)
to:… Read More
PHENYLBUTAZONE INJECTION Assay USP42–NF37 3487 1-Jun-2019 NA NA Change
350(C/V)(RU/RS)
to:
714.3(C/V)(RU/RS)
DIDANOSINE IMPURITIES/Related Compounds USP42–NF37 1336 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In System suitability solution: Change
0.5 mg/mL of of didanosine from USP Didanosine System Suitability Mixture RS in Diluent
to:
0.5 mg/mL of USP Didanosine System Suitability Mixture RS in Diluent
DRONEDARONE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> USP42–NF37 1519 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Tolerances/30 min: Change
20.0%–60.0% (Q) of the labeled amount of dronedarone free base
to:
20.0%–60.0% of the labeled amount of dronedarone free base
GUANABENZ ACETATE IMPURITIES/Limit of 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde/Chromatographic system USP42–NF37 2129 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Column: Change
1.8-mm × 3-mm;
to:
1.8-m × 3-mm;
SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP42–NF37 4145 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In USP Sumatriptan Succinate Related Impurities RS: Change
Mixture of sumatriptan succinate, [3-[2-(methylamino) ethyl]-1H-indol-5-yl]-N-methylmethanesulfonamide maleate salt, sumatriptan succinate related compound C, [3-[2-(dimethylamino… Read More
BACILLUS COAGULANS CAPSULES ASSAY/Enumeration USP42–NF37 4749 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Peptone diluent: Change
Dispense into sterile containers as needed for preparing samples. Trace mineral solution. Prepare a solution containing
to:
Dispense into sterile containers as needed for preparing samples.
Trace mineral solution… Read More
SALMETEROL INHALATION POWDER IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP42–NF37 Online 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Row 8 of Column 1 of Table 3: Change
Hyrdoxynaphthoic acid
to:
Hydroxynaphthoic acid
CLOMIPHENE CITRATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP42–NF37 1068 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In USP Clomiphene Related Compound A RS: Change
(E,Z)-2-[4-(1,2-Diphenylethyl)phenoxy]-N,N-diethylethanamine hydrochloride.
to:
(E,Z)-2-[4-(1,2-Diphenylvinyl)phenoxy]-N,N-diethylethanamine… Read More
DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE ASSAY/Procedure USP42–NF37 1481 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In the Analysis: Change
P = potency of doxorubicin in USP Doxorubicin Hydrochloride RS (µg/mg)
to:
P = potency of doxorubicin hydrochloride in USP Doxorubicin Hydrochloride RS (µg/mg)
DULOXETINE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 2 USP42–NF37 1527 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In footnote a: Change
This is a process impurity that is included in Table 1 for identification purposes only.
to:
This is a process impurity that is included for identification purposes only.
PIPERAZINE PHOSPHATE Assay USP42–NF37 3549 1-Jun-2019 NA NA Change
Each mL of 0.1 N perchloric acid is equivalent to 7.953 mg of C4H10N2 · 2HCl.
to:
Each mL of 0.1 N perchloric acid is equivalent to 9.207 mg of C4H10N2 · H3PO4… Read More
BACILLUS COAGULANS ASSAY/Enumeration USP42–NF37 4746 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Peptone diluent: Change
Dispense into sterile containers as needed for preparing samples. Trace mineral solution. Prepare a solution containing
to:
Dispense into sterile containers as needed for preparing samples.
Trace mineral solution… Read More
<855> NEPHELOMETRY AND TURBIDIMETRY 5. FORMAZIN TURBIDITY STANDARDS USP42–NF37 7059 1-May-2019 NA NA In paragraph 1: Change
IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Technology,
to:
IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology,
FELODIPINE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 2 USP42–NF37 1787 1-May-2019 NA NA In the second variable definition list in Analysis: Change
VS = volume of the Sample solution withdrawn at each time point, i
to:
VS = volume of the Sample solution withdrawn at… Read More
LEVALBUTEROL INHALATION SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP42–NF37 2520 1-May-2019 NA NA In Row 3 of Table 3: Change
Levalbuterol —  — —
to:
Levalbuterol 1.0 — —
THALIDOMIDE Assay USP42–NF37 4281 1-May-2019 NA NA In Chromatographic system: Change
and the relative standard deviation for replicate injections is not more than 1.0%.
to:
and the relative standard deviation for the response ratio of thalidomide to phenacetin is not more than 1.0%.
REAGENTS AND REFERENCE TABLES REAGENT SPECIFICATIONS USP42–NF37 6104 1-May-2019 NA NA In Ferric Nitrate: Change
[10421-48-4].
to:
[7782-61-8].
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> Revision Bulletin (Official March 01, 2019) Online 1-May-2019 NA NA In the Figure 1 caption: Change
(see Drug Release <724>, Figure 4c)
to:
(see Drug Release <724>, Figure 5c)
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> First Supplement to USP42–NF37 Online 1-May-2019 NA NA In Row 2 of Column 3 of Table 4: Change
0.014/0.028▲2S (USP41)
to:
0.014
AND
In Row 3 of Column 3 of Table 4: Change
0.014
to:
0.014/0.028
AND
In Chromatographic… Read More
LEVALBUTEROL HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP42–NF37 2518 1-May-2019 NA NA In USP Levalbuterol Related Compound D RS: Change
5-{2-[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl}-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde.
C13H19NO3 237.29
[NOTE—This may be available as the sulfate salt (2:1).]▲ (USP… Read More
MORPHINE SULFATE EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Revision Bulletin (Official November 01, 2018) Online 1-May-2019 NA NA In USP Morphine Related Compound B RS: Change
2,2'-Bimorphine.
C34H36N2O6 568.66
to:
2,2'-Bimorphine trihydrate.
C34H36N2O6 ∙ 3H2O 622.72
INOSITOL IMPURITIES/Limit of Lead USP42–NF37 5776 1-May-2019 NA NA In Standard lead solution: Delete
A comparison solution prepared on the basis of 100 µL of the Standard lead solution per g of substance being tested contains the equivalent of 1 part of lead per million parts of substance being tested.
<1160> PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS IN PHARMACY PRACTICE 10. ALLIGATION ALTERNATE AND ALGEBRA METHODS FOR COMBINING MULTIPLE STRENGTHS OF THE SAME ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT USP42–NF37 7831 1-May-2019 NA NA In 10.2 Algebra Method/10.2.1 Calculating by using the algebra method/Examples—Algebra method:
In example 2, in equations 1, 2, 3, and 4 in all instances: Change
Cs
to:
Qs
AND
In example… Read More
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP42–NF37 410 1-May-2019 NA NA In USP Atorvastatin Related Compound A RS: Change
Desfluoro impurity, or (3R,5R)-7-[3-(phenylcarbamoyl)-2-isopropyl-4,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyheptanoic acid, calcium salt.
to:
Calcium (3R,5R)-7-[2-… Read More
IMIPRAMINE PAMOATE CAPSULES ASSAY/Procedure USP42–NF37 Online 1-May-2019 NA NA In Solution A and Solution B and Diluent: Change
Chromatographic acetonitrile
to:
Acetonitrile
LEVALBUTEROL INHALATION SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP42–NF37 2520 1-May-2019 NA NA In USP Levalbuterol Related Compound D RS: Change
5-[2-{(1,1-Dimethylethyl)amino}-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde;
Also known as 5-[2-{(1,1-Dimethylethyl)amino}methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-(methoxymethyl)-benzenemethanol.
C13H… Read More
TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 1/Instrumental conditions USP42–NF37 4409 1-May-2019 NA NA In Cell: Change
5 cm
to:
5 mm
<855> NEPHELOMETRY AND TURBIDIMETRY 4. INSTRUMENTATION USP42–NF37 7059 1-May-2019 NA NA In paragraph 2: Change
silicone diodes
to:
silicon diodes
CLONIDINE TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TESTS/Drug Release <724>/Test 1 USP42–NF37 1084 1-May-2019 NA NA Apparatus 7: Change
(see Figure 4a).
to:
(see Figure 5a).
LEVALBUTEROL INHALATION SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Limit of S-Albuterol USP42–NF37 Online 1-May-2019 NA NA In Mobile phase: Change
Acetonitrile, methanol, and acetic acid (50:50). To each liter of the solution add 3 mL of acetic acid and 1 mL of triethylamine.▲ (USP 1-May-2019)
to:
Acetonitrile and methanol (50:50… Read More
SODIUM BICARBONATE COMPOUNDED INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure for Sodium Bicarbonate USP42–NF37 4023 1-May-2019 NA NA In Analysis: Change
Result = [(VSVB) x NA x F] x 100
to:
Result = [(VSVB) x NA x F x 100]/W
AND… Read More
REAGENTS AND REFERENCE TABLES REAGENT SPECIFICATIONS USP42–NF37 6079 1-May-2019 NA NA In Beef Extract/Microbial Content: Change
MT
to:
NMT
<1160> PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS IN PHARMACY PRACTICE 19. MEAN KINETIC TEMPERATURE/19.2 MKT Equation USP42–NF37 7831 1-May-2019 NA NA In the variable definition list: Change
Tn = value for the total number of storage temperatures recorded during the observation period temperature recorded during the nth time period, e.g., nth week
to:
Tn Read More
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure/Chromatographic system First Supplement to USP42–NF37 Online 1-May-2019 NA NA In Column: Change
4.6-mm × 15-cm; 5-µm packing L7. [Note—Conditioning of the Column with Solution A and Solution B (90:10) (ERR 1-Mar-2019) for about 30 min is recommended prior to use.]
to:
4.6-mm × 15-cm… Read More
IMIPRAMINE PAMOATE CAPSULES IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP42–NF37 Online 1-May-2019 NA NA In Solution A: Change
Chromatographic acetonitrile
to:
Acetonitrile
AND
In Solution B: Change
chromatographic acetonitrile
to:
acetonitrile