Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection 20 mL, 25/Pk

$72.95

Description

Bacteriostatic Agent (Benzyl Alcohol 0.9%): The presence of benzyl alcohol differentiates it from standard sterile sodium chloride or sterile water. This allows for repeated sterile withdrawals from the multiple-dose vial, extending its usability after initial puncture.
0.9% Sodium Chloride (Isotonic): The solution is isotonic with human blood, meaning it has a similar salt concentration. This is crucial when diluting medications for injection, as it helps prevent cellular damage (like red blood cell hemolysis) and discomfort upon administration.
Multiple-Dose Vial (20 mL): The 20 mL size provides a larger volume for multiple dilutions, and the multiple-dose format enhances convenience and reduces waste compared to single-dose vials.
Sterile and Nonpyrogenic: Guaranteed to be free from microorganisms and fever-inducing substances, ensuring patient safety for parenteral administration.
Plastic Flip-Top Vial: Designed for easy access and handling, often compatible with blunt cannulas for safer medication preparation.
Diluent Only: Not intended for direct therapeutic use; its sole function is to dissolve or dilute other compatible drugs.
Latex-Free: Manufactured without natural rubber latex, reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
Prescription Only (Rx): Requires a prescription from a healthcare professional for its use due to its medical application.

The Pfizer 00409196605 (Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP) is primarily used in healthcare settings for:

Reconstituting Lyophilized (Powdered) Medications: Many injectable medications are supplied in powdered form and require an appropriate sterile diluent to be reconstituted into a liquid solution before injection.
Diluting Concentrated Injectable Medications: Used to dilute concentrated liquid medications to the desired strength for safe and accurate administration via intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes.
Flushing Intravascular Catheters (with caution): While preservative-free sodium chloride is generally preferred for flushing in certain sensitive populations (especially neonates), bacteriostatic saline can be used for flushing in other contexts to maintain patency of catheters.
Maintaining Sterility for Multiple Withdrawals: Its bacteriostatic properties make it ideal for situations where a diluent vial needs to be accessed multiple times over a period, such as in a clinic or home setting where a patient administers multiple doses from the same vial.
Compounding Medications: Used by pharmacists and other medical professionals for sterile compounding of various parenteral drugs.

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