A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
H2O Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Bacteriostatic Water
H2O Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Bacteriostatic Water
WARNINGS
Benzyl alcohol, a preservative
in Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP has been associated with
toxicity in newborns.
Data are unavailable on the toxicity
of other preservatives in this age
group. Where water is
required for preparing or diluting medications for use in newborns,
only preservative-free Sterile Water for Injection should be used.
Intravenous administration
of Bacteriostatic Water for Injection without a solute
may result in hemolysis.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not use Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP for intravenous
injection unless the osmolar
concentration
of additives results in an approximate isotonic admixture.
Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for choice of vehicle,
appropriate dilution or volume
for dissolving the drugs to be injected, including the route and
rate of injection.
Inspect reconstituted (diluted or dissolved) drugs for clarity
(if soluble) and freedom from unexpected precipitation
or discoloration prior to administration.
Pregnancy Category C
Animal reproduction
studies have not been conducted with Bacteriostatic Water for Injection.
It is also not known whether Bacteriostatic Water for Injection
containing additives can cause
fetal harm when administered
to a pregnant woman
or can affect reproduction
capacity. Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP containing additives
should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Drug Interactions
Some drugs for injection
may be incompatible
in a given vehicle, or when combined in the same vehicle
or in a vehicle containing
benzyl alcohol. Consult
with pharmacist, if available.
Use aseptic technique
for single or multiple
entry and withdrawal
from all containers.
When diluting or dissolving drugs, mix
thoroughly and use promptly.
Do not store reconstituted solutions of drugs for injection
unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer of the solute.
Do not use unless the solution
is clear and seal intact.
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