Baxter launches cardiovascular medicine Norepinephrine in premix formulation in US
New Delhi: Baxter International Inc. has recently announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval and commercial launch of premix Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 5% Dextrose Injection (norepinephrine).
Norepinephrine is indicated to raise blood pressure in adult patients with severe, acute hypotension (low blood pressure). Baxter's formulation of norepinephrine is the first and only manufacturer-prepared ready-to-use formulation and is available in 4 mg/250 mL (16 mcg/mL) and 8 mg/250 mL (32 mcg/mL) strengths.
"In a critical care situation, speed, efficiency and safety are of the utmost priority," said Heather Knight, general manager, U.S. Hospital Products, Baxter. "Our ready-to-use formulation of norepinephrine allows hospitals to store this medication closer to patient care settings like the emergency department, intensive care unit and surgical areas, letting them administer it faster while reducing the risk of compounding errors or touch contamination."
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