Land: Bandaríkin
Tungumál: enska
Heimild: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) (WATER - UNII:059QF0KO0R)
Baxter Healthcare Company
WATER
WATER 100 mL in 100 mL
INTRAVENOUS
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Sterile Water for Injection, USP is indicated in the aseptic preparation of parenteral solutions. Sterile Water for Injection, USP is a hemolytic agent due to its hypotonicity. Therefore, it is contraindicated for intravenous administration without additives.
Sterile Water for Injection, USP is supplied in VIAFLEX plastic containers as follows: 1000 mL 2B0304 NDC 0338-0013-04 Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat. It is recommended the product be stored at room temperature (25°C); brief exposure up to 40°C does not adversely affect the product.
New Drug Application
STERILE WATER- WATER INJECTION, SOLUTION BAXTER HEALTHCARE COMPANY ---------- STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION, USP IN VIAFLEX PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR DRUG DILUENT USE ONLY DESCRIPTION Sterile Water for Injection, USP, is sterile, nonpyrogenic, distilled water in a single dose container for intravenous administration after addition of a suitable solute. It may also be used as a dispensing container for diluent use. No antimicrobial or other substance has been added. The pH is 5.5 (5.0 to 7.0). The osmolarity is 0. The VIAFLEX plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinyl chloride (PL 146 Plastic). The amount of water that can permeate from inside the container into the overwrap is insufficient to affect the solution significantly. Solutions in contact with the plastic container may leach out certain chemical components from the plastic in very small amounts; however, biological testing was supportive of the safety of the plastic container materials. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Sterile Water for Injection, USP is used for fluid replacement only after suitable additives are introduced to approximate isotonicity and to serve as a vehicle for suitable medications. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sterile Water for Injection, USP is indicated in the aseptic preparation of parenteral solutions. CONTRAINDICATIONS STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION, USP IS A HEMOLYTIC AGENT DUE TO ITS HYPOTONICITY. THEREFORE, IT IS CONTRAINDICATED FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION WITHOUT ADDITIVES. WARNINGS Do not use for intravenous injection unless adjusted to approximate isotonicity with a suitable solute. Hemolysis may occur following infusion of Sterile Water for Injection, USP. Hemoglobin induced renal failure has been reported following hemolysis. PRECAUTIONS Do not administer unless solution is clear and seal is intact. ADVERSE REACTIONS The administration of a suitable admixture of prescribed additives may be associated with adverse reactions because of the solution or the technique of administration including febrile response, infection Lestu allt skjalið