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Oraverse .235 mg/mL

Phentolamine Mesylate · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Septodont, Inc.

2 Recalls on Record
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Oraverse is a injection, solution containing phentolamine mesylate at .235 mg/mL, taken submucosal. Manufactured by Septodont, Inc..

Key Facts

Brand Name
Oraverse
Generic Name
Phentolamine Mesylate
NDC Code (Product)
0362-0101
Manufacturer
Septodont, Inc.
Strength
.235 mg/mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
SUBMUCOSAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA022159
Marketing Start
06/01/2011

Recall History

2 Recalls on Record
Class III04/13/2018

Septodont Inc.

Failed Impurities/Degradation: This recall has been initiated due to an out of specification (OOS) result that was obtained for related substance (Phentolamide), a known degradation product impurity at the 15 month stability test point.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II10/31/2025

Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.

Defective container: cracked/broken cartridges

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

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

blood urea increased14 reports
blood glucose increased13 reports
neutrophil count increased13 reports
anaemia12 reports
diarrhoea12 reports
lymphocyte count decreased12 reports
hypertension11 reports
abdominal distension9 reports
dizziness9 reports
haemoglobin decreased9 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1. INDICATONS AND USAGE OraVerse an alpha adrenergic blocker, is indicated for adult and pediatric patients ages 3 years and older for the reversal of soft-tissue anesthesia, i.e., anesthesia of the lip and tongue, and the associated functional deficits resulting from an intraoral submucosal injection of a local anesthetic containing a vasoconstrictor. OraVerse, an alpha adrenergic blocker, is indicated for adult and pediatric patients ages 3 years and older for the reversal of soft-tissue anesthesia, i.e., anesthesia of the lip and tongue, and the associated functional deficits resulting from an intraoral submucosal injection of a local anesthetic containing a vasoconstrictor. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Amount of Local Anesthetic Administered Dose of OraVerse 1 / 4 Cartridge 1 / 4 Cartridge (0.1 mg) ½ Cartridge ½ Cartridge (0.2 mg) 1 Cartridge 1 Cartridge (0.4 mg) 2 Cartridges 2 Cartridges (0.8 mg) OraVerse is administered using the same location(s) and same technique(s) (infiltration or block injection) used for the administration of local anesthetic. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 General Dosing information The recommended dose of OraVerse is based on the number of cartridges of local anesthetic with vasoconstrictor administered: Amount of Local Anesthetic Administered Dose of OraVerse [mg] Dose of OraVerse [Cartridge(s)] 1 / 4 Cartridge 0.1 1 / 4 ½ Cartridge 0.2 ½ 1 Cartridge 0.4 1 2 Cartridges 0.8 2 OraVerse should be administered following the dental procedure using the same location(s) and technique(s) (infiltration or block injection) employed for the administration of the local anesthetic. Chemically disinfect the carpule cap by wiping with either isopropyl alcohol (91%) or ethyl alcohol (70%). Many commercially available brands of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, as well as solutions of ethyl alcohol not of U.S.P. grade, contain denaturants that are injurious to rub

Contraindications

4. CONTRAINDICATIONS OraVerse is contraindicated in patients with: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any ingredients in the formulation OraVerse is contraindicated in patients with: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any ingredients in the formulation. ( 4 )

Drug Interactions

7. DRUG INTERACTIONS There are no known drug interactions with OraVerse. 7.1 Lidocaine and Epinephrine When OraVerse was administered as an intraoral submucosal injection 30 minutes after injection of a local anesthetic, 2% lidocaine HCl with 1:100,000 epinephrine, the lidocaine concentration increased immediately after OraVerse intraoral injection. Lidocaine AUC and Cmax values were not affected by administration of OraVerse. OraVerse administration did not affect the PK of epinephrine.

Adverse Reactions

6. ADVERSE REACTIONS In clinical trials, the most common adverse reaction with OraVerse that was greater than the control group was injection site pain. The most common adverse reaction with OraVerse (incidence ≥5% and > control) is injection-site pain. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Septodont at 1-888-888-1441 or 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. Dental patients were administered a dose of either 0.2, 0.4 or 0.8mg of OraVerse. The majority of adverse reactions were mild and resolved within 48 hours. There were no serious adverse reactions and no discontinuations due to adverse reactions. Table 1 lists adverse reactions where the frequency was greater than or equal to 3% in any OraVerse dose group and was equal to or exceeded that of the control group. Table 1: Adverse Reactions with Frequency Greater Than or Equal to 3% and Equal to or Exceeding Control Ad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oraverse used for?

Oraverse contains Phentolamine Mesylate. It is a injection, solution taken submucosal. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Oraverse a controlled substance?

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

What is the generic name for Oraverse?

The generic name for Oraverse is Phentolamine Mesylate. There are 3 other brand versions of Phentolamine Mesylate.

What is the NDC code for Oraverse .235 mg/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Oraverse .235 mg/mL is 0362-0101, listed by Septodont, Inc..

Product NDC

0362-0101

Package NDC

0362-0101-10

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