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Water for injection

Solution Correcting Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Disturbances
Injection5 ml · 10 ml
Water for injection is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Solution Correcting Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Disturbances.
Generic namewater for injection
Therapeutic classSolution Correcting Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Disturbances > 26.3 Miscellaneous
Form & strength (NLEM)Injection: 5 ml, 10 ml ampoule
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Water for injection. Full label: DailyMed.

This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Water for injection. Full label: DailyMed.

The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer. This parenteral should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Sterile Water for Injection, USP must be made approximately isotonic prior to use. Sterile Water for Injection, USP must be made approximately isotonic prior to use.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Intravenous administration of Sterile Water for Injection without a solute may result in hemolysis

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Reactions which may occur because of this solution, added drugs or the technique of reconstitution or administration include febrile response, local tenderness, abscess, tissue necrosis or infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection and extravasation.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F).. Protect from freezing

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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+ Safety information

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