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DILUENT 1 mL/mL

water solution · INJECTION · Sandoz Inc

10 Recalls on RecordCurrently in Shortage
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DILUENT is a injection containing water solution at 1 mL/mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Sandoz Inc.

Key Facts

Brand Name
DILUENT
Generic Name
water solution
NDC Code (Product)
0781-6021
Manufacturer
Sandoz Inc
Strength
1 mL/mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA203649
Drug Class
Prostacycline Vasodilator [EPC]
Marketing Start
03/25/2019

Recall History

10 Recalls on Record
Class II04/13/2022

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/10/2021

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: manufacturing areas for the recalled products exceeded acceptance levels for microbial recovery leading to a lack of sterility assurance for these sterile injectable products.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/21/2018

Renaissance Lakewood, LLC

Labeling: Label mix-up - A complaint was received of one bag of Fluconazole Injection, Iso-Osmotic Sodium Chloride Diluent, USP, 2mg/mL, 50 mL found within the package of 100 mL bags.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II11/16/2017

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Beyond Use Date (BUD) exceed the BUD/EXP of at least one ingredient used to make final product.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II03/12/2024

Eli Lilly & Company

CGMP Deviations

CompletedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/09/2022

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

Lack of assurance of sterility.

CompletedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II06/04/2013

Pharmacia & Upjohn LLC

Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes consistent with delamination of the glass vial.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II08/27/2014

Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class I09/24/2021

Eli Lilly & Company

SUBPOTENT DRUG: Vial contained a liquid substance, instead of the expected powder substance. There was also a lack of full drug effect upon administration.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II04/29/2014

Flawless Beauty LLC

Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: Product is sold over the counter whose labeling indicates it is to be used parenterally for drug claims.

CompletedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

no adverse event669 reports
product storage error193 reports
incorrect product storage182 reports
expired product administered110 reports
injection site erythema74 reports
herpes zoster61 reports
fatigue56 reports
dyspnoea54 reports
pain49 reports
nausea46 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Treprostinil injection is a prostacyclin vasodilator indicated for: Treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) to diminish symptoms associated with exercise. Studies establishing effectiveness included patients with NYHA Functional Class II-IV symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (58%), PAH associated with congenital systemic-to-pulmonary shunts (23%), or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (19%). ( 1.1 ) Patients who require transition from epoprostenol, to reduce the rate of clinical deterioration. The risks and benefits of each drug should be carefully considered prior to transition. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treprostinil injection is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) to diminish symptoms associated with exercise. Studies establishing effectiveness included patients with NYHA Functional Class II-IV symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (58%), PAH associated with congenital systemic-to-pulmonary shunts (23%), or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (19%) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . 1.2 Pulmonary Arterial Hypert

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION PAH WHO Group 1 in patients with NYHA Class II-IV symptoms : Initial dose for patients new to prostacyclin infusion therapy: 1.25 ng/kg/min; increase based on clinical response (increments of 1.25 ng/kg/min per week for the first 4 weeks of treatment, later 2.5 ng/kg/min per week). Avoid abrupt cessation. ( 2.2 , 2.4 ) Mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency: Decrease initial dose to 0.625 ng/kg/min. Severe hepatic insufficiency: No studies performed. ( 2.5 ) Transition from Epoprostenol : Increase the treprostinil injection dose gradually as the epoprostenol dose is decreased, based on constant observation of response. ( 2.7 ) Administration : Continuous subcutaneous infusion is the preferred mode. Use intravenous (IV) infusion if subcutaneous infusion is not tolerated. ( 2.1 , 2.6 ) 2.1 General Treprostinil injection can be administered with or without further dilution with Sterile Diluent for treprostinil injection or similar approved high-pH glycine diluent (e.g., Sterile Diluent for Flolan or Sterile Diluent for Epoprostenol), Sterile Water for Injection, or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection prior to administration. See Table 1 below for storage and adm

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None None

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Treprostinil injection dosage adjustment may be necessary if inhibitors or inducers of CYP2C8 are added or withdrawn. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of CYP2C8 Inhibitors and Inducers on Treprostinil Dose adjustment of treprostinil may be necessary when co-administered with CYP2C8 inducers or inhibitors. Human pharmacokinetic studies with an oral formulation of treprostinil (treprostinil diolamine) indicated that co-administration of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 enzyme inhibitor gemfibrozil increases exposure (both C max and AUC) to treprostinil. Co-administration of the CYP2C8 enzyme inducer rifampin decreases exposure to treprostinil. It has not been determined if the changes in exposure of treprostinil with inhibitors or inducers of CYP2C8 observed for the oral administration of treprostinil would be similar for treprostinil administered via the parenteral route [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in labeling: Infections associated with intravenous administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Most common adverse reactions (incidence >3%) reported in clinical studies with treprostinil injection: subcutaneous infusion site pain and reaction, headache, diarrhea, nausea, jaw pain, vasodilatation, edema, and hypotension. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc., at 1-888-375-3784 or contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Events with Subcutaneously Administered Treprostinil Injection Patients receiving treprostinil injection as a subcutaneous infusion reported a wide range of adverse events, many potentially related to the underlying disease (dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, right ventricular heart failure, and pallor). During clinical trials

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DILUENT used for?

DILUENT contains water solution. It is a injection taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is DILUENT a controlled substance?

DILUENT is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for DILUENT?

The generic name for DILUENT is water solution. There are 3 other brand versions of water solution.

What is the NDC code for DILUENT 1 mL/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for DILUENT 1 mL/mL is 0781-6021, listed by Sandoz Inc.

Product NDC

0781-6021

Package NDC

0781-6021-94

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