Hospira Atracurium Besilate 10 mg/mL Injection 250 mg/25 mL vial

Nchi: Australia

Lugha: Kiingereza

Chanzo: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Viambatanisho vya kazi:

atracurium besilate, Quantity: 10 mg/mL

Inapatikana kutoka:

Hospira Australia Pty Ltd

INN (Jina la Kimataifa):

atracurium besilate

Dawa fomu:

Injection, solution

Tungo:

Excipient Ingredients: water for injections; benzenesulfonic acid

Njia ya uendeshaji:

Intravenous Infusion, Intravenous

Vitengo katika mfuko:

1 x 25 mL vial

Darasa:

Medicine Listed (Export Only)

Dawa ya aina:

Not scheduled. Not considered by committee

Matibabu dalili:

Atracurium Besilate Injection is indicated as an adjunct to general anaesthesia during surgery to relax skeletal muscles, and to facilitate endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. It is also indicated to facilitate mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

Bidhaa muhtasari:

Visual Identification: Clear, colourless or faint yellow solution; Container Type: Vial; Container Life Time: 18 Months

Idhini hali ya:

Licence status A

Idhini ya tarehe:

2006-01-17

Taarifa za kipeperushi

CHLORHEXIDINE IRRIGATION
SOLUTION
_Chlorhexidine_
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
This leaflet answers some common
questions about Chlorhexidine
Irrigation Solution. It does not
contain all the available information.
It does not take the place of talking to
your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have benefits and
risks. Your doctor has weighed the
risks of you using Chlorhexidine
Irrigation Solution against the
benefits this product is expected to
have for you.
This medicine is likely to be used
while you are at the clinic or in
hospital. If possible, please read this
leaflet carefully before this medicine
is given to you. In some cases this
leaflet may be given to you after the
medicine has been used.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT
TAKING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
KEEP THIS LEAFLET.
You may need to read it again.
WHAT CHLORHEXIDINE
IRRIGATION SOLUTION IS
USED FOR
Your doctor or nurse will use
Chlorhexidine Irrigation Solution for
cleansing and irrigating the skin or
wounds, or to prepare your body
before using a special tube to drain
the bladder (catheter). It contains
antiseptics that will help prevent
infection.
BEFORE YOU USE
CHLORHEXIDINE
IRRIGATION SOLUTION
DO NOT USE IT AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE
(EXP) PRINTED ON THE LABEL.
It may have no effect at all, or worse,
an entirely unexpected effect if you
use it after the expiry date.
DO NOT USE CHLORHEXIDINE
IRRIGATION SOLUTION IF THE PACKAGING
IS TORN OR SHOWS SIGNS OF
TAMPERING.
YOU MUST TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU
HAVE ALLERGIES TO:
•
chlorhexidine
•
any of the ingredients listed at the
end of this leaflet.
•
any other substances, such as
foods, preservatives or dyes
If you have an allergic reaction, you
may get a skin rash
BEFORE ANY CHLORHEXIDINE
IRRIGATION SOLUTION IS USED PLEASE
TELL YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT ANY OF THESE
THINGS AND ANYTHING ELSE WHICH YOU
FEEL IS IMPORTANT.
HOW CHLORHEXIDINE
IRRIGATION SOLUTION IS
USED
Your doctor or nurse will normally
use the irrigation to wash and clean
your skin or wounds, or to clea

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AUSTRALIAN
PRODUCT
INFORMATION
–
CHLORHEXIDINE
IRRIGATION
SOLUTION
(CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE)
1.
NAME OF THE MEDICINE
Chlorhexidine gluconate.
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Chlorhexidine gluconate 30 mg/30 mL (0.1% w/v).
Chlorhexidine gluconate 60 mg/30 mL (0.2% w/v).
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Sterile blue coloured irrigation solution containing chlorhexidine
gluconate in water for
injections. The colouring agent is methylene blue. Chlorhexidine
Irrigation Solution 0.1% w/v
contains octoxinol 8 as a wetting agent.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
CHLORHEXIDINE IRRIGATION SOLUTION 0.1% W/V
For skin and wound irrigation or dressing to prevent and control
infection.
CHLORHEXIDINE IRRIGATION SOLUTION 0.2% W/V
For antisepsis of external genitalia prior to catheterisation of the
bladder.
4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
CHLORHEXIDINE IRRIGATION SOLUTION 0.1% W/V
Rinse the area to be cleaned with water, apply the minimum amount of
irrigation necessary to
cover the wound area and wash gently. Rinse again thoroughly. Apply to
wound as necessary.
Discard remaining solution after use.
CHLORHEXIDINE IRRIGATION SOLUTION 0.2% W/V
Irrigate the area of the external genitalia thoroughly prior to
catheterisation.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine.
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Do not use to irrigate the brain, meninges, eyes or perforated
eardrums.
Do no use in body cavities or as enema.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
For external use only. Not for injection, for irrigation only. Not
isotonic and is haemolytic.
Not to be used as a preoperative skin preparation for face or head.
USE IN THE ELDERLY
No data available.
PAEDIATRIC USE
Use with care in neonates, particularly in premature infants.
Chlorhexidine may cause irritation
or chemical burns.
EFFECTS ON LABORATORY TESTS
No data available.
4.5 INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICINES AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTIONS
No da