Ganite
Active Ingredient(s): GalliumFDA Approved: * January 17, 1991
Pharm Company: * GENTA
Category: Hypercalcaemia
Gallium nitrate (brand name Ganite) is the gallium salt of nitric acid with the chemical formula Ga(NO3)3. It is a drug used to treat symptomatic hypercalcemia secondary to cancer. It works by preventing the breakdown of bone through the inhibition of osteoclast activity, thus lowering the amount of free calcium in the blood.[1][2] Gallium nitrate is also used to synthesize other gallium compounds. Contents 1 History 1.1 Biological activity 2 Preparation 3... [wikipedia]
* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.Dosage List
Ganite 25 mg/ml Intravenous Injection, Solution, Concentrate
NDC: 66657-301
Labeler:
Genta Incorporated
