VETIVEX VETERINARY SODIUM CHLORIDE- sodium chloride injection, solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

sodium chloride (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) (sodium cation - UNII:LYR4M0NH37, chloride ion - UNII:Q32ZN48698)

Available from:

Dechra Veterinary Products

INN (International Name):

sodium chloride

Composition:

sodium chloride 9 mg in 1 mL

Administration route:

INTRAVENOUS

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION

Therapeutic indications:

Veterinary 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes.

Product summary:

Veterinary 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is supplied in plastic bags as follows: STORAGE: Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat. It is recommended the product be stored in the moisture barrier overwrap at room temperature (25°C/77°F); brief exposure up to 40°C/104°F does not adversely affect the product.

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

VETIVEX VETERINARY SODIUM CHLORIDE- SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION,
SOLUTION
DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this labeling has not been_
_approved by FDA. For further information about unapproved drugs,
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VETIVEX
VETERINARY 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
For Animal Use Only
DES CRIPTION:
Veterinary 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is a sterile,
nonpyrogenic solution for fluid and
electrolyte replenishment in single dose containers for parenteral
administration. It contains no
antimicrobial agents. Discard unused portion.
TABLE 1 VETERINARY 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
SIZE
(ML)
COMPOS ITION
(MG/100ML)
IONIC CONCENTRATION
(MEQ/L)
SODIUM
CHLORIDE,
USP
(NACL)
OS MOLARITY
(MOS MOL/L)
(CALCULATED)
PH
SODIUM
CHLORIDE
250
900
308
5.0
(4.5 to 7.0)
154
154
500
1000
3000
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:
Veterinary 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP has value as a source
of water and electrolytes. It is
capable of inducing diuresis depending on the clinical condition of
the patient.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE:
Veterinary 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is indicated as a
source of water and electrolytes.
WARNINGS :
Veterinary 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP should be used with
great care, if at all, in patients
with congestive heart failure, severe renal insufficiency, and in
clinical states in which there exists
edema with sodium retention.
The parenteral administration of Veterinary 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Injection, USP can cause fluid
and/or solute overloading resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte
concentrations, overhydration,
congested states, or pulmonary edema. The risk of dilutional states is
inversely proportional to the
electrolyte concentrations of the injections. The risk of solute
overload causing congested states with
peripheral and pulmonary edema is directly proportional to the
electrolyte concentrations of the
injection.
In patients with diminished renal function, administration of
Veterinary 0.9% Sodium Ch