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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Consult the drug product manufacturer’s instructions for choice of vehicle, appropriate dilution or volume for dissolving drugs to be injected including the route and rate of injection ( 5.1 ). • Do not use Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% if the solution is discolored, cloudy, hazy, or contains a precipitate, or if the syringe is damaged ( 5.1 ). • For single use only. Discard unused portion ( 5.2 ). 5.1 General When used to dilute drug products, consult the drug product manufacturer’s instructions for choice of vehicle, appropriate dilution or volume for dissolving 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. Do not use Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 0.9% if the solution is discolored, cloudy, hazy, or contains a precipitate, or if the syringe is damaged. 5.2 For Single Use Only Re-use of single-use product creates a potential risk to the user. Contamination of product and/or limited functionality of the syringe may lead to injury, illness or death. Discard any unused portion.
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions which may occur because of this solution, added drugs or the technique of reconstitution or administration include, but are not limited to, air embolization, febrile response, local tenderness, abscess, tissue necrosis or infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection and extravasation. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures, and if possible, retrieve and save the remainder of unused vehicle for examination if deemed necessary. • Reactions that may occur because of this solution, added drugs or the technique of reconstitution or administration include air embolization, febrile response, local tenderness, abscess, tissue necrosis or infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection and extravasations ( 6 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact MEDEFIL, INC. at tel:1-630-682-4600 and http://www.medefilinc.com/ or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.