Key Features
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sterile and Nonpyrogenic: Guaranteed to be free from microorganisms and fever-inducing substances, ensuring patient safety for parenteral administration.
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Plastic Flip-Top Vial: Designed for easy access and handling, often compatible with blunt cannulas for safer medication preparation.
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Diluent Only: Not intended for direct therapeutic use; its sole function is to dissolve or dilute other compatible drugs.
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Latex-Free: Manufactured without natural rubber latex, reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
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Prescription Only (Rx): Requires a prescription from a healthcare professional for its use due to its medical application.
Key Uses
The Pfizer 00409196605 (Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP) is primarily used in healthcare settings for:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Compounding Medications: Used by pharmacists and other medical professionals for sterile compounding of various parenteral drugs.
