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CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 2895 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Row 3 of Column 1 of Table 6:Change
Candesartan related compound Ab,c
to:
Candesartan cilexetil related compound Ab,c
MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Revision Bulletin (Official October 01, 2015) Online 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Analysis: Change
of USP Memantine Related Compound E RS or
to:
of memantine related compound E or
AND
In the variable definition list: Change
rU = peak response of USP Memantine Related Compound E RS or any individual degradation product from… Read More
<1132> RESIDUAL HOST CELL PROTEIN MEASUREMENT IN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS 4. HCP IMMUNOASSAY METHOD VALIDATION/4.3 Sample Linearity/Table 4 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7647 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Product column: Change
10.00 (neat), 5.00, 2.50, 1.25, 0.63, 0.31, 0.16
to:
10.00 (neat), 5.00, 2.50, 1.25, 0.625, 0.3125, 0.15625
AND
Sample 1/HCP ratio column: Change
4.9, 5.7, 4.8, 5.9, 5.0, 5.1, <6
to:
4.90, 5.70, 4.80, 5.92, 4.96, 5.12, <6
AND… Read More
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Physicochemical Tests/Absorbance USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Plasticized polyvinyl chloride: Delete
Additionally, for nonplasticized polyvinyl chloride materials only, determine the spectrum between 250 and 330 nm in the alcohol sample associated with Solution S6.
METHACRYLIC ACID AND ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER IMPURITIES/Limit of Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Online 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 5 of Standard solution: Change
Mix 10.0 mL of this solution
to:
Mix 5.0 mL of this solution
AND
Line 7 of Standard solution: Change
about 0.67 µg/mL
to:
about 0.5 µg/mL
Line 4 of Sample solution: Change
10.0 mL of this solution
to:… Read More
ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE SPECIFIC TESTS/Chloride Content USP38–NF33 2279 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Delete the subsection
Blank: 140 mL of water and 1 mL of dichlorofluorescein TS
AND
The equation in the Analysis: Change
Result = [(VB) × N × F × 100]/W
to:
Result = (V × N × F × 100)/W
AND
Line… Read More
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Extractions/Table 3 USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Column 4 of S3 row: Change
Extractable metals: Al, Sb, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Ge, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Ti, V, and Zn
to:
Extractable metals: Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Ti, V, and Zn
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 3529 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of System suitability solution:Change
USP Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Related Compound A RS
to:
USP Diphenhydramine Related Compound A RS
AND
Line 4 of System suitability: Change
for diphenhydramine hydrochloride related compound A and diphenhydramine… Read More
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS/Polyethylene/Extractable Metals USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Zirconium: Change
1 µg/g.
to:
0.1 µg/g.
<711> DISSOLUTION INTERPRETATION/Immediate-Release Dosage Forms/Immediate-Release Dosage Forms Pooled Sample USP39–NF34 540 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Row 3 of Column 1 of Acceptance Table for a Pooled Sample: Change
S1
to:
S2
AND
Row 4 of Column 1 of Acceptance Table for a Pooled Sample: Change
S1
to:
S3
DIGOXIN IMPURITIES/Related Glycosides/System suitability Interim Revision Announcement (Official November 01, 2015) Online 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2: Change
Sample: System suitability solution
to:
Samples: System suitability solution and Standard solution
AND
Line 2 of Suitability requirements: Change
Resolution: NLT 1.5 between the digoxin and lanatoside C peaks
Relative… Read More
HYDROCHLORIC ACID INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 3770 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 8 of Analysis: Change
F = equivalency factor, 18.23 mg/mEq
to:
F = equivalency factor, 36.46 mg/mEq
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 2 First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7384 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Footnote h of Table 3: Change
1-Benzyl-4-[(5,6-dimethoxyindan-2-yl)methyl]piperidine.
to:
1-Benzyl-4-[(5,6-dimethoxyinden-2-yl)methyl]piperidine.
DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Interim Revision Announcement (Official May 01, 2015) Online 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 9 of Analysis: Change
CS = concentration of USP Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate RS in the Standard solution (µg/mL)
to:
CS = concentration of USP Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 3646 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 8 of Analysis: Change
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × (1/F) × (100/100 − L)
to:
Result = (rU/rS) × (C Read More
GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 6074 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5: Change
[38899-05-7].
to:
[1296149-08-0].
ALTEPLASE FOR INJECTION ASSAY/Biological Potency USP39–NF34 2401 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Human thrombin solution: Change
33 Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin/mL in Buffer
to:
33 U.S. Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin/mL in Buffer
AND
Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Standard solution and Sample solution… Read More
RISPERIDONE TABLETS Assay USP38–NF33 5195 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 4 of Procedure: Change
Calculate the quantity, in mg, of risperidone
to:
Calculate the percentage of the labeled amount of risperidone
IMIQUIMOD CREAM SPECIFIC TESTS/pH <791> First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7409 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Sample: Change
Nominally 50 mg/mL of imiquimod from Cream in water.
to:
Nominally 2.5 mg/mL of imiquimod from Cream in water.
DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION ASSAY/Procedure Interim Revision Announcement (Official May 01, 2015) Online 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 9 of Analysis: Change
CS = concentration of USP Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate RS in the Standard solution (µg/mL)
to:
CS = concentration of USP Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
GALANTAMINE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution USP38–NF33 3649 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 6 of Analysis in Test 1: Change
Result = (AU/AS) × (CS/L) × (Mr1/Mr2) × 100
to:
Result = (AU/AS… Read More
GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE SODIUM CHLORIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 6075 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5: Change
[38899-05-7].
to:
[1296149-13-7].
ROPINIROLE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 5756 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Footnote b of Table 2: Change
4-[2-(Dipropylnitroryl)ethyl]-1,3-dihydrox-2H-indol-2-one.
to:
N-[2-(2-Oxoindolin-4-yl)ethyl]-N-propylpropan-1-amine oxide.
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 3060 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of System suitability solution: Change
0.02 µg/mL each of USP Dextroamphetamine Related Compound A RS and USP Dextroamphetamine Related Compound B RS in Standard solution
to:
Transfer about 40 mL of the Standard solution to a 50-mL volumetric flask. Using a… Read More
TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES ASSAY/Procedure 8 USP38–NF33 5442 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Standard solution: Change
Prepare a solution containing 1.0 mg/mL of USP Tamsulosin Hydrochloride RS in methanol.
to:
Prepare a solution containing 0.1 mg/mL of USP Tamsulosin Hydrochloride RS in methanol.
AND
Line 6 of Sample solution: Change
Add 30 mL of… Read More
ALTEPLASE ASSAY/Biological Potency USP39–NF34 2398 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Human thrombin solution: Change
33 Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin/mL in Buffer
to:
33 U.S. Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin/mL in Buffer
AND
Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Standard solution and Sample solution… Read More
NIFEDIPINE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 9 Revision Bulletin (Official December 01, 2015) Online 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 4 of Medium: Change
6 g/L
to:
10 g/L
<852> ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION/Precision/Intermediate Precision USP38–NF33 649 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3: Change
As a minimum, the analytical procedure should be assessed by performing the repeatability test in any of the conditions previously mentioned (totaling 12 measurements).
to:
As a minimum, the analytical procedure should be assessed by performing the repeatability test in… Read More
OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Limit of Late Eluting Impurities USP38–NF33 4625 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Add
[Note–Protect solutions from light.]
MILK THISTLE COMPOSITION/Content of Silymarin Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7878 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Sample stock solution: Change
Transfer the thimble to a continuous-extraction apparatus fitted with a 250-mL round-bottom flask containing 150 mL of hexane, and heat the flask on a heating mantle for 4 h. After the extraction, detach the round-bottom flask from the extraction… Read More
LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR ORAL SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8139 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Row 17 of Column 3 of Table 2: Change
0.2
to:
0.2p
AND
Add footnote
pDisregard any peak less than 0.01%.
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE TABLETS USP Reference standards <11> USP38–NF33 3974 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Diluted Isosorbide Mononitrate Related Compound A RS: Change
1,4:3,5-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
to:
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
METAXALONE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7432 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Buffer, Mobile phase, Chromatographic system, and System suitability: Change
Proceed as directed in the Assay.
to:
Proceed as directed in the Assay, except use 270 nm for analysis.
AND
Line 10 of Analysis: Change
V = volume of… Read More
CORTICOTROPIN FOR INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8061 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Replication: Change
(see <111>, Confidence Intervals for Individual Assays).
to:
(see <111>, The Confidence Interval and Limits of Potency).
<659> PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DEFINITIONS USP38–NF33 447 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Single-Dose (see also Injections <1>, Containers for Injections): Change
A single-unit package for an article intended for parenteral administration. Examples of single-dose containers include prefilled syringes, cartridges, fusion-sealed containers, and closure-… Read More
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Analysis USP38–NF33 2972 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3: Change
Calculate the percentage of any individual unspecified degradation product
to:
Calculate the percentage of any individual degradation product
AND
Line 6: Change
rU = peak response of any individual unspecified degradation product from the… Read More
LIGHT MINERAL OIL SPECIFIC TESTS/Readily Carbonizable Substances Test <271> USP38–NF33 6763 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Acceptance criteria: Change
The Sample may turn hazy, but it remains colorless, or shows a slight pink or yellow color, and the Sample does not become darker than the Standard solution.
to:
The oil portion of the Sample may turn hazy, but it… Read More
POWDERED MILK THISTLE COMPOSITION/Content of Silymarin Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7880 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Sample stock solution: Change
Transfer the thimble to a continuous-extraction apparatus fitted with a 250-mL round-bottom flask containing 150 mL of hexane, and heat the flask on a heating mantle for 4 h. After the extraction, detach the round-bottom flask from the extraction… Read More
MOEXIPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8158 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Row 6 of Column 2 of Table 5: Change
0.62
to:
0.82
<601> INHALATION AND NASAL DRUG PRODUCTS—AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS—PERFORMANCE QUALITY TESTS C. AERODYNAMIC SIZE DISTRIBUTION—INHALATION AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS USP38–NF33 388 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 13 of paragraph 2 of C.3 Apparatus 2 for Inhalation Powders—Marple Miller Impactor/C.3.1 Design—Apparatus 2: Change
Adjust the timer controlling the operation of the two-way solenoid valve so that it opens this valve for a duration of T seconds as determined during… Read More
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 4622 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Footnote d of Impurity Table: Change
(5-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)methyl 4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-2-propyl-1-((2′-(2-trityl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate.
to:
(5-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)methyl 4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-2-… Read More
DESCRIPTION AND SOLUBILITY SUNFLOWER OIL Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7761 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5: Change
NF category: Coating agent; emollient; solvent; tablet and/or capsule diluent; vehicle (oleaginous).
to:
NF category: Coating agent; emollient; solvent; diluent; vehicle (oleaginous).
REPOSITORY CORTICOTROPIN INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8063 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Replication: Change
(see <111>, Confidence Intervals for Individual Assays).
to:
(see <111>, The Confidence Interval and Limits of Potency).
DILUTED ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE USP Reference standards <11> USP38–NF33 3973 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Diluted Isosorbide Mononitrate Related Compound A RS: Change
1,4:3,5-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
to:
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
CEFDINIR FOR ORAL SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7357 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Result = (AU/AS) × CS × d × V × D × (1/L) × 100
to:
Result = (AU/AS) × CS × (… Read More
CORTICOTROPIN INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8059 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Replication: Change
(see <111>, Confidence Intervals for Individual Assays).
to:
(see <111>, The Confidence Interval and Limits of Potency).
MANNITOL INJECTION Specific rotation <781> Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Online 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1: Change
Transfer an accurately measured volume of Injection, equivalent to about 1 g of mannitol as determined by the Assay, to a 100-mL volumetric flask:it meets the requirements of the test for Specific rotation under Mannitol.
to:
+137° to +145°.Transfer… Read More
RIVASTIGMINE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 5212 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Row 3 of Column 1 of Table 1: Change
Nor impurity (rivastigmine related compound B)
to:
Nor impuritya
AND
Add footnote a:
a(S)‐3‐[1‐(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate (racemic mixture is rivastigmine related compound B).
ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP Reference standards <11> USP38–NF33 5227 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Ropivacaine Related Compound B RS: Change
(R)-ropivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate; (R)-(−)-1-propylpiperidine-2-carboxylic acid (2,6-dimethylphenyl)-amide hydrochloride monohydrate.
to:
(R)-Ropivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate; (R)-(+)-1-… Read More
CALCIUM LACTATE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 2553 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Analysis: Change
While stirring, add 30 mL of Titrant from a 50-mL buret.
to:
While stirring, add 15 mL of Titrant from a 50-mL buret.