BL-C Kit Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Betamethasone Acetate, Lidocaine, Iodixanol, Povidine Iodine Kit — NDC 76420-0892-01 package photo

BL-C Kit Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Betamethasone Acetate, Lidocaine, Iodixanol, Povidine Iodine Kit

by Asclemed USA, Inc. · 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (76420-892-01) * 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-162-05) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE * .9 mL in 1 PACKET (67777-419-02) * 5 mL in 1 POUCH * 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0517-0720-01) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE * 1
NDC 76420-0892-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 76420-892-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 76420-892-01
Product NDC 76420-892
11-digit billing NDC 76420089201
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
SPL Set ID 798f3bc6-d976-49a6-87a2-fd30c784fc50
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-12-31
Route INFILTRATION, INTRA-ARTICULAR, INTRALESIONAL, INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVASCULAR, PERINEURAL, TOPICAL
Dosage form KIT
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 76420-892-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 76420-0892-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Corticosteroid class.

Pharmacologic class Corticosteroid
Drug family (ATC) Corticosteroids acting locally, Corticosteroids, Corticosteroids, potent (group III)
How it works Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAsclemed USA, Inc.
Labeler code76420
First marketedDec 2024
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio652 products on file
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🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is an unapproved prescription kit designed for injection into joints, around nerves, into lesions, or into muscle and blood vessels. The kit contains betamethasone (a corticosteroid typically used to reduce inflammation and suppress immune response), lidocaine (a local anesthetic commonly used to numb tissue), iodixanol (a contrast agent used to visualize structures during imaging), and povidone iodine (an antimicrobial agent). The specific combination and route depend on the particular clinical application intended by the prescriber.

Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color yellow
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

From the label’s inactive-ingredient sectionInactive ingredients: Citric acid, glycerin, polysorbate 80, sodium citrate USP, sodium phosphate dibasic, water Water

This is label-wide narrative text, not a normalized exact-product ingredient list. A label can cover multiple strengths or packages.

Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
BL-C Kitthis 76420-0892-01 Asclemed 1 kit FDA listed
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2024
On the market since
Dec 2024
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
76420-0892-01 You're viewing this 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (76420-892-01) * 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (55150-162-05) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE * .9 mL in 1 PACKET (67777-419-02) * 5 mL in 1 POUCH * 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0517-0720-01) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE * 1 2024-12-31 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product Marketed without an FDA application Kit / multi-component package

Listed without an FDA application

This product's marketing category indicates it is marketed without an approved FDA application (no NDA, ANDA, or BLA on file). Having an NDC does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory is a listing system, not an approval decision. Approval-linked data such as Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence ratings therefore does not apply.

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Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
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HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
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Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Unapproved Drug Other". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 76420-892-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 76420-0892-01, written without dashes as 76420089201. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 76420-0892-01, the first segment (76420) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Asclemed USA, Inc.; the middle segment (0892) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Asclemed USA, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Asclemed USA, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 79 words

WARNING: NOT FOR INTRATHECAL USE Inadvertent intrathecal administration may cause death, convulsions/seizures, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 5.1 )] . WARNING: NOT FOR INTRATHECAL USE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning Inadvertent intrathecal administration may cause death, convulsions/seizures, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema.

( 4 , 5.1 )

🎯 Indications and Usage ~2 min read

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Iodixanol injection is indicated in for: Iodixanol injection is a radiographic contrast agent indicated for the following: Intra-arterial Procedures ( 1.1 ) Adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and over Intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL). Angiocardiography (left ventriculography and selective coronary arteriography), peripheral arteriography, visceral arteriography, and cerebral arteriography (320 mg Iodine/mL). Pediatric patients less than 12 years of age Angiocardiography, cerebral arteriography, and visceral arteriography (320 mg Iodine/mL).

Intravenous Procedures ( 1.2 ) Adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and over Computed tomography (CT) imaging head and body (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL). Excretory urography (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL). Peripheral venography (270 mg Iodine/mL).

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to assist diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected coronary artery disease (320 mg Iodine/mL). Pediatric patients less than 12 years of age CT imaging of the head and body (270 mg Iodine/mL). Excretory urography (270 mg Iodine/mL).

1.1Intra-arterial Procedures Adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL) intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography (IA-DSA). (320 mg Iodine/mL) angiocardiography (left ventriculography and selective coronary arteriography), peripheral arteriography, visceral arteriography, and cerebral arteriography. Pediatric patients less than 12 years of age (320 mg Iodine/mL) angiocardiography, cerebral arteriography, and visceral arteriography.

1.2Intravenous Procedures Adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL) CT imaging of the head and body. (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL) excretory urography. (270 mg Iodine/mL) peripheral venography.

(320 mg Iodine/mL) coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to assist in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Pediatric patients less than 12 years of age (270 mg Iodine/mL) CT imaging of the head and body. (270 mg Iodine/mL) excretory urography.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE When oral therapy is not feasible, the intramuscular use of Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate Injectable Suspension is indicated as follows: Allergic States Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, serum sickness, transfusion reactions. Dermatologic Diseases Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycosis fungoides, pemphigus, severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).

Endocrine Disorders Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, nonsuppurative thyroiditis. Hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice in primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency. Synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance.

Gastrointestinal Diseases To tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Hematologic Disorders Acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia, Diamond-Blackfan anemia, pure red cell aplasia, selected cases of secondary thrombocytopenia. Miscellaneous Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement, tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block when used with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy.

Neoplastic Diseases For palliative management of leukemias and lymphomas. Nervous System Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis; cerebral edema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumor or craniotomy. Ophthalmic Diseases Sympathetic o…

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Individualize the combination of volume and concentration of iodixanol injection considering age, body weight, size of the vessel, rate of blood flow within the vessel, and other applicable factors. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ) For CT of the head and body, iodixanol injection may be used with an automated contrast injection system or contrast media management system cleared for use with iodixanol injection. (2.5) For the adult patients, the maximum recommended total dose of iodine is 80 grams.

( 2.1 ) Patients should be adequately hydrated prior to and following the intravascular administration of iodinated contrast agents. ( 2.1 , 5.3 ) See full prescribing information for complete dosing and administration information. (2)

2.1Important Dosage and Administration Instructions Iodixanol injection is for intravascular use only [see Boxed Warning , Contraindications (4) , and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Use sterile technique for all handling and administration of iodixanol injection. Do not use if tamper-evident ring is broken or missing. Warm iodixanol injection and administer at body or room temperature.

Inspect iodixanol injection for particulate matter or discoloration before administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer if iodixanol injection contains particulate matter or is discolored. Do not mix iodixanol injection with, or inject in intravenous lines containing, other drugs or total nutritional admixtures.

Use the lowest dose necessary to obtain adequate visualization. Individualize the volume, strength, and rate of administration of iodixanol injection. Consider factors such as age, bodyweight, vessel size, blood flow rate within the vessel, anticipated pathology, degree and extent of opacification required, structures or area to be examined, disease processes affecting the patient, and equipment and technique to be employed.

The maximum recommended total dose of iodine for adults is 80 grams. Avoid extravasation when injecting iodixanol injection; especially in patients with severe arterial or venous disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . Hydrate patients before and after iodixanol injection administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .

2.2Intra-arterial Dosage and Administration Intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography (IA-DSA) (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL) Angiocardiography (left ventriculography and selective coronary arteriography), peripheral arteriography, visceral arteriography, and cerebral arteriography (320 mg Iodine/mL) Use injection rates approximately equal to the flow rate in the vessel being injected. The usual single injection volumes or total dose per patient (mL/kg) for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age are listed in Table 1: TABLE 1 ADULTS and PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER IODIXANOL INJECTION SINGLE DOSE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INJECTION INTO SELECTED ARTERIES ARTERIOGRAPHY IA-DSA1 Maximum Total Dose Intra-arterial Injection Sites 320 mg Iodine/mL 270 mg Iodine/mL 320 mg Iodine/mL Carotid Arteries 10 mL to 14 mL 5 mL to 8 mL Usually Not to Exceed 175 mL Vertebral Arteries 10 mL to 12 mL 5 mL to 8 mL Right Coronary Artery 3 mL to 8 mL Usually Not to Exceed 200 mL Left Coronary Artery 3 mL to 10 mL Left Ventricle 20 mL to 45 mL Renal Arteries 8 mL to 18 mL 10 mL to 25 mL -- Usually Not to Exceed 250 mL Aortography 30 mL to 70 mL 20 mL to 50 mL 10 mL to 50 mL Major Branches of Aorta 10 mL to 70 mL 5 mL to 30 mL 2 mL to 10 mL Aortofemoral Runoffs 20 mL to 90 mL -- 6 mL to 15 mL Peripheral Arteries 15 mL to 30 mL -- 3 mL to 15 mL 1 IA-DSA = Intra-arterial Digital Subtraction Angiography

2.3Intravenous Dosage and Administration Computed Tomography of the Head or Body (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL) Excretory Urography (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL) Peripheral Venography (270 mg Iodine/mL) Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) (320 mg Iodine/mL) Recommended dosage of…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 81 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: Non-ionic, isotonic, water-soluble, sterile, pyrogen-free, colorless to pale yellow solution in the following strengths: 270 mg of organically bound iodine per mL (550 mg Iodixanol per mL). 320 mg of organically bound iodine per mL (652 mg Iodixanol per mL). Available in the following format: Single-dose polypropylene bottle.

Injection: In concentrations of 270 mg and 320 mg of organically bound iodine per mL (550 mg and 652 mg of Iodixanol per mL). ( 3 )

Contraindications 77 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Iodixanol is contraindicated for intrathecal use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] : Not indicated for intrathecal use. ( 4 )

CONTRAINDICATIONS Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate Injectable Suspension is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any components of this product (see DESCRIPTION ). Intramuscular corticosteroid preparations are contraindicated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Lidocaine hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type.

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions: Life-threatening or fatal reactions can occur. Always have emergency equipment and trained personnel available. ( 5.2 ) Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: Acute injury including renal failure can occur.

Minimize dose and maintain adequate hydration to minimize risk. ( 5.3 ) Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions: Hemodynamic disturbances including shock and cardiac arrest may occur during or after administration. ( 5.4 ) Thyroid Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients 0 to 3 Years of Age: Individualize thyroid function monitoring based on risk factors such as prematurity.

( 5.8 )

5.1Risks Associated with Inadvertent Intrathecal Administration Iodixanol is for intravascular use only and is contraindicated for intrathecal use [see Contraindications (4) and Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . Inadvertent Intrathecal administration can cause death, convulsions/seizures, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema.

5.2Hypersensitivity Reactions Iodixanol can cause life-threatening or fatal hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis. Manifestations include respiratory arrest, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, angioedema, and shock. Most severe reactions develop shortly after the start of the injection (within 3 minutes), but reactions can occur up to hours later.

There is an increased risk in patients with a history of a previous reaction to contrast agent, and known allergies (i.e., bronchial asthma, drug, or food allergies) or other hypersensitivities. Premedication with antihistamines or corticosteroids does not prevent serious life-threatening reactions, but may reduce both their incidence and severity. Obtain a history of allergy, hypersensitivity, or hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast agents and always have emergency resuscitation equipment and trained personnel available prior to iodixanol administration.

Monitor all patients for hypersensitivity reactions.

5.3Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Acute kidney injury, including renal failure, may occur after iodixanol administration. Risk factors include: pre-existing renal impairment, dehydration, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, advanced vascular disease, elderly age, concomitant use of nephrotoxic or diuretic medications, multiple myeloma/paraproteinaceous diseases, repetitive and/or large doses of an iodinated contrast agent. Use the lowest necessary dose of iodixanol in patients with renal impairment.

Adequately hydrate patients prior to and following iodixanol administration. Do not use laxatives, diuretics, or preparatory dehydration prior to iodixanol administration.

5.4Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions Life-threatening or fatal cardiovascular reactions including hypotension, shock, cardiac arrest have occurred with the use of iodixanol. Most deaths occur during injection or five to ten minutes later, with cardiovascular disease as the main aggravating factor. Cardiac decompensation, serious arrhythmias, and myocardial ischemia or infarction can occur during coronary arteriography and ventriculography.

Based upon clinical literature reported deaths from the administration of iodinated contrast agents range from 6.6 per million (0.00066%) to 1 in 10,000 (0.01%). Use the lowest necessary dose of iodixanol in patients with congestive heart failure and always have emergency resuscitation equipment and trained personnel available. Monitor all patients for severe cardiovascular reactions.

5.5Thromboembolic Events Angiocardiography Serious, rarely fatal, thromboembolic events causing myocardial infarction and stroke can occur during angiocardiography procedures with both ionic and nonionic contrast media. During these procedures, increased thrombosis and activation of the complement system occurs. Risk factors for thromboembolic events include: length of procedure, catheter and syringe material, underlying dise…

⚠️ Warnings ~2 min read

WARNINGS Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate Injectable Suspension should not be administered intravenously. Serious Neurologic Adverse Reactions with Epidural Administration Serious neurologic events, some resulting in death, have been reported with epidural injection of corticosteroids. Specific events reported include, but are not limited to, spinal cord infarction, paraplegia, quadriplegia, cortical blindness, and stroke.

These serious neurologic events have been reported with and without use of fluoroscopy. The safety and effectiveness of epidural administration of corticosteroids have not been established, and corticosteroids are not approved for this use. General Rare instances of anaphylactoid/anaphylactic reactions with a possibility of shock have occurred in patients receiving parenteral corticosteroid therapy (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ).

Use caution in patients who have a history of allergic reaction to corticosteroids. In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to any unusual stress, hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice as a supplement during and after the event. Cardio-Renal Average and large doses of corticosteroids can cause elevation of blood pressure, salt and water retention, and increased excretion of potassium.

These effects are less likely to occur with the synthetic derivatives except when used in large doses. Dietary salt restriction and potassium supplementation may be necessary. All corticosteroids increase calcium excretion.

Literature reports suggest an apparent association between use of corticosteroids and left ventricular free wall rupture after a recent myocardial infarction; therefore, therapy with corticosteroids should be used with great caution in these patients. Endocrine Corticosteroids can produce reversible hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after withdrawal of treatment. Metabolic clearance of corticosteroids is decreased in hypothyroid patients and increased in hyperthyroid patients.

Changes in thyroid status of the patient may necessitate adjustment in dosage. Infections General Patients who are on corticosteroids are more susceptible to infections than are healthy individuals. There may be decreased resistance and inability to localize infection when corticosteroids are used.

Infection with any pathogen (viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, or helminthic) in any location of the body may be associated with the use of corticosteroids alone or in combination with other immunosuppressive agents. These infections may be mild to severe. With increasing doses of corticosteroids, the rate of occurrence of infectious complications increases.

Corticosteroids may also mask some signs of current infection. Fungal Infections Corticosteroids may exacerbate systemic fungal infections and therefore should not be used in the presence of such infections unless they are needed to control drug reactions. There have been cases reported in which concomitant use of amphotericin B and hydrocortisone was followed by cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions, Amphotericin B Injection and Potassium-Depleting Agents section).

Special Pathogens Latent disease may be activated or there may be an exacerbation of intercurrent infections due to pathogens, including those caused by Amoeba, Candida, Cryptococcus, Mycobacterium, Nocardia, Pneumocystis , and Toxoplasma . It is recommended that latent amebiasis or active amebiasis be ruled out before initiating corticosteroid therapy in any patient who has spent time in the tropics or in any patient with unexplained diarrhea. Similarly, corticosteroids should be used with great care in patients with known or suspected Strongyloides (threadworm) infestation.

In such patients, corticosteroid-induced immunosuppression may lead to Strongyloides hyperinfection and dissemination with widespread larval migration, often accompa…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Risks Associated with Inadvertent Intrathecal Administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Contrast-Induced Kidney Injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Thyroid Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients 0 to 3 Years of Age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than 0.5%) in adult patients after iodixanol injection: Discomfort, warmth, pain; Cardiovascular: angina.

Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. Nervous System: agitation, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, dizziness, headache, migraine, unusual skin sensations, sensory disturbance, fainting, sensation of spinning. Skin: itchy rash, severe itching, hives.

Special Senses: Smell, taste, and vision alteration. ( 6.1 ) Pediatric patients experienced similar adverse reactions. ( 6.3 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC at 1-800-551-7176 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical 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. Iodixanol is often associated with sensations of discomfort, warmth or pain. In a subgroup of 1,259 patients; 30% who received iodixanol or a comparator had application site discomfort, pain, warmth or cold.

Iodixanol had a trend toward fewer patient reports of moderate or severe pain or warmth. Pain was reported in 2% of patients receiving iodixanol and 10% of patients receiving a comparator. Heat was reported in 29% of patients receiving iodixanol and 51% of patients receiving a comparator.

Table 3 shows the incidence of events reported in blinded, controlled clinical studies of iodixanol in a total of 1,244 adult patients. Adverse events (AEs) are listed by body system and in decreasing order of occurrence greater than 0.5% of patients. One or more adverse events were reported in 20% of patients during the study period (24 to 72 hours).

In a 757 patient subgroup, the number of women reporting adverse events was 83/299 (28%) and the number of men was 77/458 (16%). A total of 3% of women and 0.8% of men reported chest pain. TABLE 3 ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED IN CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIALS IN GREATER THAN 0.5% OF 1,244 ADULT PATIENTS RECEIVING IODIXANOL OR OTHER IODINATED CONTRAST AGENTS NUMBER OF PATIENTS EXPOSED Iodixanol N (%)= 1,244 Pooled Comparators N (%) = 861 Number of Patients with Any Adverse Event 248 (19.9) 194 (22.5) Body As a Whole Patients With Any Event 41 (3.3) 22 (2.6) Edema (any location) 7 (0.6) 0 (0) Cardiovascular Patients With Any Event 37 (3.0) 39 (4.5) Angina Pectoris/Chest Pain 28 (2.2) 22 (2.6) Gastrointestinal Patients With Any Event 51 (4.1) 46 (5.3) Diarrhea 7 (0.6) 6 (0.7) Nausea 35 (2.8) 32 (3.7) Vomiting 10 (0.8) 11 (1.3) Nervous System Patients With Any Event 101 (8.1) 60 (7.0) Agitation, Anxiety, Insomnia, Nervousness 10 (0.8) 0 (0) Dizziness 8 (0.7) 8 (0.9) Headache/Migraine 31 (2.5) 15 (1.7) Paresthesia 12 (1.0) 1 (0.1) Sensory Disturbance 10 (0.8) 9 (1.0) Syncope 8 (0.6) 1 (0.1) Vertigo 30 (2.4) 20 (2.3) Skin (not including application site) Patients With Any Event 42 (4.6) 18 (2.1) Nonurticarial Rash or Erythema 26 (2.1) 4 (0.5) Pruritus 20 (1.6) 3 (0.3) Urticaria 6 (0.5) 10 (1.2) Special Senses Patients With Any Event 57 (4.6) 38 (4.4) Parosmia 6 (0.5) 4 (0.5) Taste Perversion 43 (3.5) 32 (3.7) Scotoma 14 (1.1) 2 (0.2) The following selected adverse events were reported in ≤0.5% of the 1,244 pati…

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1Drug-Drug Interactions Metformin In patients with renal impairment, metformin can cause lactic acidosis. Iodinated contrast agents appear to increase the risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly as a result of worsening renal function. Stop metformin at the time of, or prior to, iodixanol administration in patients with an eGFR between 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 and 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ; in patients with a history of hepatic impairment, alcoholism or heart failure; or in patients who will be administered intra-arterial iodinated contrast.

Re-evaluate eGFR 48 hours after the imaging procedure, and reinstitute metformin only after renal function is stable. Radioactive Iodine Administration of iodinated contrast agents may interfere with thyroid uptake of radioactive iodine (I-131 and I-123) and decrease therapeutic and diagnostic efficacy in patients with carcinoma of the thyroid. The decrease in efficacy lasts for 6 to 8 weeks.

Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agents The use of beta-adrenergic blocking agents lowers the threshold for and increases the severity of contrast reactions, and reduces the responsiveness of treatment of hypersensitivity reactions with epinephrine. Because of the risk of hypersensitivity reactions, use caution when administering iodixanol to patients taking beta-blockers. Oral Cholecystographic Contrast Agents Renal toxicity has been reported in patients with liver dysfunction who were given an oral cholecystographic agent followed by intravascular iodinated contrast agents.

Postpone the administration of iodixanol in patients who have recently received an oral cholecystographic contrast agent.

7.2Drug-Laboratory Test Interactions Effect on Thyroid Tests The results of protein bound iodine and radioactive iodine uptake studies, which depend on iodine estimation, will not accurately reflect thyroid function for at least 16 days following administration of iodinated contrast agents. However, thyroid function tests which do not depend on iodine estimations (e.g., T3 resin uptake and total or free thyroxine T4 assays) are not affected. Effect on Urine Tests As reported with other contrast agents, iodixanol may produce a false-positive result for protein in the urine using urine dip tests.

However, the Coomassie blue method has been shown to give accurate results for the measurement of urine protein in the presence of iodixanol. In addition, care should be used in interpreting the results of urine specific gravity measurements in the presence of high levels of iodixanol and other contrast agents in the urine. Refractometry or urine osmolality may be substituted.

Drug Interactions Aminoglutethimide Aminoglutethimide may lead to a loss of corticosteroid-induced adrenal suppression. Amphotericin B Injection and Potassium-Depleting Agents When corticosteroids are administered concomitantly with potassium-depleting agents (ie, amphotericin B, diuretics), patients should be observed closely for development of hypokalemia. There have been cases reported in which concomitant use of amphotericin B and hydrocortisone was followed by cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure.

Antibiotics Macrolide antibiotics have been reported to cause a significant decrease in corticosteroid clearance. Anticholinesterases Concomitant use of anticholinesterase agents and corticosteroids may produce severe weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis. If possible, anticholinesterase agents should be withdrawn at least 24 hours before initiating corticosteroid therapy.

Anticoagulants, Oral Coadministration of corticosteroids and warfarin usually results in inhibition of response to warfarin, although there have been some conflicting reports. Therefore, coagulation indices should be monitored frequently to maintain the desired anticoagulant effect. Antidiabetics Because corticosteroids may increase blood glucose concentrations, dosage adjustments of antidiabetic agents may be required.

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Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions The intramuscular injection of lidocaine hydrochloride may result in an increase in creatine phosphokinase levels. Thus, the use of this enzyme determination, without isoenzyme separation, as a diagnostic test for the presence of acute myocardial infarction may be compromised by the intramuscular injection of lidocaine hydrochloride. Patients who are administered local anesthetics are at increased risk of developing methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to the following drugs, which could include other local anesthetics: Examples of Drugs Associated with Methemoglobinemia: Class Examples Nitrates/Nitrites nitric oxide, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, nitrous oxide Local anesthetics articaine, benzocaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine Antineoplastic agents cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, ifosfamide, rasburicase Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants Phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: A lactating woman may pump and discard breast milk for 10 hours after iodixanol administration. ( 8.2 ) Geriatrics: Exercise caution in dose selection for elderly patients. ( 8.5 )

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no data with iodixanol use in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks. In animal reproduction studies, no developmental toxicity occurred with intravenous iodixanol administration to rats and rabbits at doses up to 0.24 (rat) or 0.48 (rabbit) times the maximum recommended human intravenous dose (see Data) . All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Reproduction studies were performed in rats and rabbits with intravenous administration of iodixanol at doses up to 2 g Iodine/kg, daily, from implantation of the embryo (gestation day 7 in rat; 6 in rabbit) through closure of the hard palate (gestation day 17 in rats; 18 in rabbits). No maternal toxicity occurred, and no adverse effects occurred on fetal survival, embryo-fetal development, or the ability of dams to rear a litter.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of iodixanol in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant or the effects on milk production. Iodinated contrast agents are poorly excreted into human milk and are poorly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract of a breastfed infant. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for iodixanol and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from iodixanol or from the underlying maternal condition.

Clinical Considerations Interruption of breastfeeding after exposure to iodinated contrast agents is not necessary because the potential exposure of the breastfed infant to iodine is small. However, a lactating woman may consider interrupting breastfeeding and pumping and discarding breast milk for 10 hours (approximately 5 elimination half-lives) after iodixanol administration in order to minimize drug exposure to a breast fed infant.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of iodixanol have been established in pediatric patients down to birth for angiocardiography, cerebral arteriography, visceral arteriography, CT imaging of the head and body, and excretory urography. The safety and efficacy of iodixanol have also been established in pediatric patients 12 years and older for intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography, peripheral arteriography, peripheral venography and CCTA. Use of iodixanol is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled studies of iodixanol in adults and additional safety data obtained in 459 pediatric patients.

In general, the types of adverse reactions reported are similar to those of adults. A higher number of adverse events in patients less than 1 year of age compared to older patients were observed in a study of iodixanol [see Adverse Events (6.3) ] . The elimination of iodixanol is slower in this age group [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Thyroid function tests indicative of thyroid dysfunction, characterized by hypothyroidism or transient thyroid suppression have been reported following iodinated contrast media administration in pediatric patients, including term and preterm neonates. Some patients were treated for hypothyroidism. After exposure to iodinated contrast media, individualize thyroid function monitoring in pediatric patients 0 to 3 years of age based on underlying risk factors, especially in term and preterm neonates [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] .

Pediatric patients at higher risk of experiencing an adverse reaction during and after administration of any contrast agent may include those with asthma, hypersensitivity to oth…

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no data with iodixanol use in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks. In animal reproduction studies, no developmental toxicity occurred with intravenous iodixanol administration to rats and rabbits at doses up to 0.24 (rat) or 0.48 (rabbit) times the maximum recommended human intravenous dose (see Data) . All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Reproduction studies were performed in rats and rabbits with intravenous administration of iodixanol at doses up to 2 g Iodine/kg, daily, from implantation of the embryo (gestation day 7 in rat; 6 in rabbit) through closure of the hard palate (gestation day 17 in rats; 18 in rabbits). No maternal toxicity occurred, and no adverse effects occurred on fetal survival, embryo-fetal development, or the ability of dams to rear a litter.

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in many species when given in doses equivalent to the human dose. Animal studies in which corticosteroids have been given to pregnant mice, rats, and rabbits have yielded an increased incidence of cleft palate in the offspring. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Infants born to mothers who have received corticosteroids during pregnancy should be carefully observed for signs of hypoadrenalism.

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Reproduction studies have been performed in rats at doses up to 6.6 times the human dose and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus caused by lidocaine hydrochloride. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response.

General consideration should be given to this fact before administering lidocaine hydrochloride to women of childbearing potential, especially during early pregnancy when maximum organogenesis takes place.

🧒 Pediatric Use ~3 min read

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of iodixanol have been established in pediatric patients down to birth for angiocardiography, cerebral arteriography, visceral arteriography, CT imaging of the head and body, and excretory urography. The safety and efficacy of iodixanol have also been established in pediatric patients 12 years and older for intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography, peripheral arteriography, peripheral venography and CCTA. Use of iodixanol is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled studies of iodixanol in adults and additional safety data obtained in 459 pediatric patients.

In general, the types of adverse reactions reported are similar to those of adults. A higher number of adverse events in patients less than 1 year of age compared to older patients were observed in a study of iodixanol [see Adverse Events (6.3) ] . The elimination of iodixanol is slower in this age group [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Thyroid function tests indicative of thyroid dysfunction, characterized by hypothyroidism or transient thyroid suppression have been reported following iodinated contrast media administration in pediatric patients, including term and preterm neonates. Some patients were treated for hypothyroidism. After exposure to iodinated contrast media, individualize thyroid function monitoring in pediatric patients 0 to 3 years of age based on underlying risk factors, especially in term and preterm neonates [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] .

Pediatric patients at higher risk of experiencing an adverse reaction during and after administration of any contrast agent may include those with asthma, hypersensitivity to other medication and/or allergens, cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease, congestive heart failure, or a serum creatinine greater than 1.5 mg/dL. Pediatric patients with immature renal function or dehydration may be at increased risk for adverse events due to slower elimination of iodinated contrast agents [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Pediatric Use The efficacy and safety of corticosteroids in the pediatric population are based on the well-established course of effect of corticosteroids, which is similar in pediatric and adult populations. Published studies provide evidence of efficacy and safety in pediatric patients for the treatment of nephrotic syndrome (> 2 years of age), and aggressive lymphomas and leukemias (> 1 month of age). Other indications for pediatric use of corticosteroids, e.g., severe asthma and wheezing, are based on adequate and well-controlled trials conducted in adults, on the premises that the course of the diseases and their pathophysiology are considered to be substantially similar in both populations.

The adverse effects of corticosteroids in pediatric patients are similar to those in adults (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ). Like adults, pediatric patients should be carefully observed with frequent measurements of blood pressure, weight, height, intraocular pressure, and clinical evaluation for the presence of infection, psychosocial disturbances, thromboembolism, peptic ulcers, cataracts, and osteoporosis. Pediatric patients who are treated with corticosteroids by any route, including systemically administered corticosteroids, may experience a decrease in their growth velocity.

This negative impact of corticosteroids on growth has been observed at low systemic doses and in the absence of laboratory evidence of HPA axis suppression (i.e., cosyntropin stimulation and basal cortisol plasma levels). Growth velocity may therefore be a more sensitive indicator of systemic corticosteroid exposure in pediatric patients than some commonly used tests of HPA axis function. The linear growth of pediatric patients treated with corticosteroids should be monitored, and the potential growth effects of prolonged treatment should be weighed against clinical benefits obtained and the availability of treatment alternatives.

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8.5Geriatric Use In clinical studies of iodixanol, 254/757 (34%) of patients were 65 and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in response between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.

In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between elderly subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and young patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.

🆘 Overdosage ~2 min read

10 OVERDOSAGE The adverse effects of overdosage of any contrast agent may be life-threatening and affect mainly the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. Treatment of an overdosage is directed toward the support of all vital functions and prompt institution of symptomatic therapy. Iodixanol injection does not bind to plasma or serum protein and can be dialyzed.

OVERDOSAGE Treatment of acute overdose is by supportive and symptomatic therapy. For chronic overdosage in the face of severe disease requiring continuous steroid therapy, the dosage of the corticosteroid may be reduced only temporarily, or alternate day treatment may be introduced.

OVERDOSAGE Acute emergencies from local anesthetics are generally related to high plasma levels encountered during therapeutic use of local anesthetics or to unintended subarachnoid injection of local anesthetic solution (see ADVERSE REACTIONS , WARNINGS , and PRECAUTIONS ). Management of Local Anesthetic Emergencies The first consideration is prevention, best accomplished by careful and constant monitoring of cardiovascular and respiratory vital signs and the patient’s state of consciousness after each local anesthetic injection.

At the first sign of change, oxygen should be administered. The first step in the management of convulsions, as well as underventilation or apnea due to unintended subarachnoid injection of drug solution, consists of immediate attention to the maintenance of a patent airway and assisted or controlled ventilation with oxygen and a delivery system capable of permitting immediate positive airway pressure by mask. Immediately after the institution of these ventilatory measures, the adequacy of the circulation should be evaluated, keeping in mind that drugs used to treat convulsions sometimes depress the circulation when administered intravenously.

Should convulsions persist despite adequate respiratory support, and if the status of the circulation permits, small increments of an ultra-short acting barbiturate (such as thiopental or thiamylal) or a benzodiazepine (such as diazepam) may be administered intravenously. The clinician should be familiar, prior to the use of local anesthetics, with these anticonvulsant drugs. Supportive treatment of circulatory depression may require administration of intravenous fluids and, when appropriate, a vasopressor as directed by the clinical situation (e.g., ephedrine).

If not treated immediately, both convulsions and cardiovascular depression can result in hypoxia, acidosis, bradycardia, arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Underventilation or apnea due to unintentional subarachnoid injection of local anesthetic solution may produce these same signs and also lead to cardiac arrest if ventilatory support is not instituted. If cardiac arrest should occur, standard cardiopulmonary resuscitative measures should be instituted.

Endotracheal intubation, employing drugs and techniques familiar to the clinician, may be indicated, after initial administration of oxygen by mask, if difficulty is encountered in the maintenance of a patent airway or if prolonged ventilatory support (assisted or controlled) is indicated. Dialysis is of negligible value in the treatment of acute overdosage with lidocaine hydrochloride. The oral LD 50 of lidocaine hydrochloride in non-fasted female rats is 459 (346 to 773) mg/kg (as the salt) and 214 (159 to 324) mg/kg (as the salt) in fasted female rats.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Intravascular injection of iodixanol opacifies vessels in the path of flow of the contrast agent, permitting visualization of internal structures. In imaging of the body, iodinated contrast agents diffuse from the vascular into the extravascular space. In a normal brain with an intact blood-brain barrier, contrast does not diffuse into the extravascular space.

In patients with a disrupted blood- brain barrier, contrast agent accumulates in the interstitial space in the region of disruption.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Following administration of iodixanol, the degree of enhancement is directly related to the iodine content in an administered dose. Peak iodine plasma levels occur immediately following rapid injection. The time to maximum contrast enhancement can vary, depending on the organ, from the time that peak blood iodine concentrations are reached to one hour after intravenous bolus administration.

When a delay between peak blood iodine concentrations and peak contrast is present, it suggests that radiographic contrast enhancement is at least in part dependent on the accumulation of iodine-containing medium within the lesion and outside the blood pool. For angiography, contrast enhancement is greatest immediately (15 seconds to 120 seconds) after rapid injection. Iodinated contrast agents may be visualized in the renal parenchyma within 30 to 60 seconds following rapid intravenous injection.

Opacification of the calyces and pelves in patients with normal renal function becomes apparent within 1 to 3 minutes, with optimum contrast occurring within 5 to 15 minutes.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Distribution In an in vitro human plasma study, iodixanol did not bind to protein. The volume of distribution in adults was

0.26L/kg body weight, consistent with distribution to extracellular space. Elimination In 40 healthy, young male volunteers receiving a single intravenous administration of iodixanol in doses of 0.3 gram Iodine/kg to 1.2 gram Iodine/kg body weight, the elimination half-life was 2.1 hr. (± 0.1).

Renal clearance was 110 ± 14 mL/min, equivalent to glomerular filtration (108 mL/min). These values were independent of the dose administered. Metabolism Iodixanol does not undergo metabolism.

Excretion In adults, approximately 97% of the injected dose of iodixanol is excreted unchanged in urine within 24 hours, with less than 2% excreted in feces within five days post-injection. Specific Populations Pediatric: Forty pediatric patients ≤12 years old, with renal function that is normal for their age, received multiple intra-arterial administrations of iodixanol in doses of 0.32 gram Iodine/kg to 3.2 gram Iodine/kg body weight. The elimination half-lives for these patients are shown in Table 5.

Dose adjustments to account for differences in elimination half-life in pediatric patients less than 6 months of age have not been studied. TABLE 5 MEAN ELIMINATION HALF-LIFE* IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS Age Range Number of Patients Elimination half-life (hr. ± SD) Newborn to < 2 months 8 4.1 ± 1.4 2 to 6 months 8 2.8 ± 0.6 6 to 12 months 9 2.4 ± 0.4 1 to 2 years 5 2.3 ± 0.6 2 to 12 years 10 2.3 ±

0.5Adults 40 2.1 ±

0.1Renal Impairment: In patients with significantly impaired renal function, the total clearance of iodixanol is reduced and the half-life is increased. In a study of 16 adult patients who were scheduled for renal transplant, the mean creatinine clearance was 13.6 ± 4.7 mL/min). In these patients, plasma half-life was 23 hours (t 1/2 for typical patients = 2.1 hours).

Contrast enhancement time in kidneys increased from 6 hours to at least 24 hours. Dose adjustments in patients with renal impairment have not been studied. In patients with normal blood brain barriers and severe renal impairment, iodinated contrast agents have been associated with blood-brain barrier disruption and accumulation of contrast in the brain.

Iodixanol has been shown to be dialyzable. In an in vitro hemodialysis s…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Intravascular injection of iodixanol opacifies vessels in the path of flow of the contrast agent, permitting visualization of internal structures. In imaging of the body, iodinated contrast agents diffuse from the vascular into the extravascular space. In a normal brain with an intact blood-brain barrier, contrast does not diffuse into the extravascular space.

In patients with a disrupted blood- brain barrier, contrast agent accumulates in the interstitial space in the region of disruption.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ~2 min read

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1How Supplied Iodixanol injection, USP is a ready-to-use sterile, pyrogen-free, preservative free, colorless to pale yellow solution available in two (2) strengths. It is supplied in the following configurations: Iodixanol Injection, USP, 270 mg Iodine/mL: Product Code Unit of Sale Each 381100 NDC 65219-381-10 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-381-03 100 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle 381150 NDC 65219-381-50 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-381-05 150 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle Iodixanol Injection, USP, 320 mg Iodine/mL: Product Code Unit of Sale Each 383105 NDC 65219-383-05 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-383-02 50 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle 383110 NDC 65219-383-10 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-383-04 100 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle 383150 NDC 65219-383-50 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-383-06 150 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle 383200 NDC 65219-383-70 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-383-08 200 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle

16.2Storage and Handling Protect iodixanol injection, USP from direct exposure to sunlight. Store iodixanol injection, USP at controlled room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Iodixanol injection, USP may be stored in a contrast media warmer for up to one month at 37°C (98.6°F).

Do not freeze. Discard any product that is inadvertently frozen, as freezing may compromise the closure integrity of the immediate container. DO NOT USE IF TAMPER-EVIDENT RING IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

16.1How Supplied Iodixanol injection, USP is a ready-to-use sterile, pyrogen-free, preservative free, colorless to pale yellow solution available in two (2) strengths. It is supplied in the following configurations: Iodixanol Injection, USP, 270 mg Iodine/mL: Product Code Unit of Sale Each 381100 NDC 65219-381-10 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-381-03 100 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle 381150 NDC 65219-381-50 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-381-05 150 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle Iodixanol Injection, USP, 320 mg Iodine/mL: Product Code Unit of Sale Each 383105 NDC 65219-383-05 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-383-02 50 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle 383110 NDC 65219-383-10 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-383-04 100 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle 383150 NDC 65219-383-50 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-383-06 150 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle 383200 NDC 65219-383-70 Unit of 10 NDC 65219-383-08 200 mL single-dose polypropylene bottle

HOW SUPPLIED NDC 0517-0720-01: Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate Injectable Suspension, 5 mL multiple dose vial; box of one. Inactive ingredients per mL: 7.1 mg dibasic sodium phosphate anhydrous; 3.4 mg monobasic sodium phosphate monohydrate; 0.1 mg edetate disodium; and 0.2 mg benzalkonium chloride as preservative. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Rx only AMERICAN REGENT, INC.

SHIRLEY, NY 11967 Revised July 2018

HOW SUPPLIED Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP is supplied as follows: Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 1% (10 mg/mL) 5 mL Single Dose Vials NDC 55150-162-05 Sterile, Nonpyrogenic Discard unused portion Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] The vial stopper is not made with natural rubber latex. Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. E.

Windsor, NJ 08520 Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Hyderabad - 500038 India Revised: February 2020

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16.2Storage and Handling Protect iodixanol injection, USP from direct exposure to sunlight. Store iodixanol injection, USP at controlled room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Iodixanol injection, USP may be stored in a contrast media warmer for up to one month at 37°C (98.6°F).

Do not freeze. Discard any product that is inadvertently frozen, as freezing may compromise the closure integrity of the immediate container. DO NOT USE IF TAMPER-EVIDENT RING IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Other information Protect from freezing and avoid excessive heat

🧪 Active Ingredient 12 words

Active Ingredient Purpose Povidone Iodine 10% w/v (9.85% w/w/) Antiseptic

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🧪 Inactive Ingredients 19 words

Inactive Ingredients Inactive ingredients: Citric acid, glycerin, polysorbate 80, sodium citrate USP, sodium phosphate dibasic, water

Inactive ingredient Water

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Purpose: Purpose: First aid antiseptic to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns. For preparation of the skin prior to surgery. Helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infections.

Purpose Antiseptic

📋 Description ~3 min read

11 DESCRIPTION

11.1Chemical Characteristics Iodixanol injection, USP is a dimeric, iso-osmolar, nonionic, water-soluble, radiographic contrast medium for intravascular (intravenous and intra-arterial) use. It is provided as a ready-to-use sterile, pyrogen-free, and preservative free, colorless to pale yellow solution. The chemical formula is 5,5´-[(2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediyl) bis(acetylimino)] bis[N,N´-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-­1,3-benzenedicarboxamide] with a molecular weight of 1,550.18 (iodine content 49.1%).

Iodixanol (C 35 H 44 I 6 N 6 O 15 ) has the following structural formula: Iodixanol injection, USP is available in two strengths: Iodixanol Injection, USP, 270 mg Iodine/mL (550 mg Iodixanol/mL), 0.074 mg calcium chloride dihydrate, 1.87 mg sodium chloride, 1.2 mg tromethamine, and 0.1 mg edetate calcium disodium. Iodixanol Injection, USP, 320 mg Iodine/mL (652 mg Iodixanol/mL), 0.044 mg calcium chloride dihydrate, 1.11 mg sodium chloride, 1.2 mg tromethamine and 0.1 mg edetate calcium disodium. Sodium chloride and calcium chloride have been added, resulting in an isotonic solution for injection providing for both concentrations a sodium/calcium ratio equivalent to blood.

The pH is adjusted to 7.4 with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to achieve a range between pH 6.8 and 7.7 at 22°C. Structure

11.2Physical Characteristics The two concentrations of iodixanol injection, USP (270 mg Iodine/mL and 320 mg Iodine/mL) have the following physical properties: TABLE 4 Physical Properties of Iodixanol Injection, USP Parameter Concentration (mg Iodine/mL) 320 270 Osmolality (mOsmol/kg water) 290 290 Viscosity (cP) @ 20°C 26.6 12.7 @ 37°C 11.8

6.3Density (g/mL) @ 20°C 1.369 1.314 @ 37°C 1.356 1.303

DESCRIPTION Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate Injectable Suspension is a sterile aqueous suspension containing 3 mg per milliliter betamethasone, as betamethasone sodium phosphate, and 3 mg per milliliter betamethasone acetate. Inactive ingredients per mL: 7.1 mg dibasic sodium phosphate anhydrous; 3.4 mg monobasic sodium phosphate monohydrate; 0.1 mg edetate disodium; and 0.2 mg benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. The pH is adjusted to between 6.8 and 7.2.

The formula for betamethasone sodium phosphate is C 22 H 28 FNa 2 O 8 P and it has a molecular weight of 516.40. Chemically, it is 9-Fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 21-(disodium phosphate). The formula for betamethasone acetate is C 24 H 31 FO 6 and it has a molecular weight of 434.50.

Chemically, it is 9-Fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 21-acetate. The chemical structures for betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate are as follows: Structural Formula Structural Formula Betamethasone sodium phosphate is a white to practically white, odorless powder, and is hygroscopic. It is freely soluble in water and in methanol, but is practically insoluble in acetone and in chloroform.

Betamethasone acetate is a white to creamy white, odorless powder that sinters and resolidifies at about 165ºC, and remelts at about 200ºC to 220ºC with decomposition. It is practically insoluble in water, but freely soluble in acetone, and is soluble in alcohol and in chloroform. Structural Formula Structural Formula

DESCRIPTION Lidocaine hydrochloride injection, USP is sterile, nonpyrogenic, aqueous solution that contains a local anesthetic agent and is administered parenterally by injection. See INDICATIONS AND USAGE section for specific uses. Lidocaine hydrochloride injection, USP contains lidocaine hydrochloride, which is chemically designated as acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-, monohydrochloride and has the molecular weight 270.8.

Lidocaine hydrochloride (C 14 H 22 N 2 O • HCl) has the following structural formula: Lidocaine hydrochloride injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution containing sodium chloride. The pH of the solution is ad…

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Hypersensitivity Reactions Advise the patient concerning the risk of hypersensitivity reactions that can occur both during and after iodixanol injection administration. Advise the patient to report any signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions during the procedure and to seek immediate medical attention for any signs or symptoms experienced after discharge [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Advise patients to inform their physician if they develop a rash after receiving iodixanol injection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] .

Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Advise the patient concerning appropriate hydration to decrease the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Extravasation If extravasation occurs during injection, advise patients to seek medical care for progression of symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . Thyroid Dysfunction Advise parents/caregivers about the risk of developing thyroid dysfunction after iodixanol injection administration.

Advise parents/caregivers about when to seek medical care for their child to monitor for thyroid dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] .

Information for Patients Patients should be warned not to discontinue the use of corticosteroids abruptly or without medical supervision, to advise any medical attendants that they are taking corticosteroids and to seek medical advice at once should they develop fever or other signs of infection. Persons who are on corticosteroids should be warned to avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles. Patients should also be advised that if they are exposed, medical advice should be sought without delay.

Information for Patients When appropriate, patients should be informed in advance that they may experience temporary loss of sensation and motor activity, usually in the lower half of the body, following proper administration of epidural anesthesia. Inform patients that use of local anesthetics may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly. Advise patients or caregivers to seek immediate medical attention if they or someone in their care experience the following signs or symptoms: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis); headache; rapid heart rate; shortness of breath; lightheadedness; or fatigue.

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