Sterile Water for Injection 10 mL Single-Dose Vials 25/Tray (Rx)

Sterile Water for Injection 10 mL vials are used as a solvent or diluent for preparing medications for injection. This sterile, pyrogen-free water dissolves or dilutes drugs for intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous administration, ensuring proper concentration and safety in drug delivery. It is crucial for formulating medications for single-dose or multi-dose use. The sterile water helps maintain the safety and compatibility of injectable solutions, making it vital in various medical and clinical settings.

Sterile Water for Injection is a non-pyrogenic, clear, and odorless solution designed for use as a solvent or diluent in the preparation of parenteral medications. It is used to dissolve or dilute drugs before they are infused or injected into a patient. This product, supplied by Pfizer Injectables, comes in 10 mL single-dose vials, with each tray containing 25 vials. 

Details and Features:

Volume: 10 mL per vial
Packaging: 25 vials per tray
Properties: Sterile, non-pyrogenic, and preservative-free, ensuring a safe medium for diluting or dissolving medications
Use: Intended as a vehicle to prepare injectable solutions, but not for direct intravenous injection without appropriate solute addition

Mechanism of Action:

Sterile Water for Injection does not have any pharmacological activity on its own. Its primary role is as a solvent or diluent to aid in the delivery of medications that require dissolution or dilution. It provides a medium to dissolve the active drug form ensuring that it can be administered safely and effectively in a suitable concentration for therapeutic use.

Warnings:

• Not for Direct Injection: Due to its hypotonic nature, injecting sterile water directly into the bloodstream can cause hemolysis; it is intended for use solely as a diluent.
  
• Single Use Only: Each vial is intended for single use, and any unused portion should be discarded to maintain sterility and prevent contamination.
  
• Drug Compatibility: Ensure compatibility with the medication being diluted or dissolved, as some pharmaceuticals may have specific requirements regarding diluents.
  
• Prescription Use: Should always be used under the direction of a healthcare professional who is familiar with the preparation and administration of parenteral drugs.

Side Effects:

While Sterile Water for Injection alone is unlikely to cause side effects if used correctly as a diluent, potential issues might include:

• Local Reactions: Pain or irritation at the injection site can occur if water is injected directly or if inappropriate mixing leads to irritant solutions.
  
• Electrolyte Imbalance: Improper preparation or large-volume dilution might hypothetically alter a patient's fluid balance, especially if not accounted for in the total administered volume.
  
• Compatibility Issues: Mixing with incompatible drugs could lead to precipitation or degradation of active ingredients, causing inefficacy or adverse reactions.

Always ensure that preparation using sterile water follows strict aseptic technique and precise instruction as laid out by professional healthcare guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy.