Generic Name: Sterile Water

Brand Name: Grand Pharma

Strength: 5ml

Form: Ampoule

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Classification: Parenteral

Indication/Uses:

Sterile Water for Injection, provided in 5ml ampoules by Grand Pharma, is a sterile and non-pyrogenic solution of water, used primarily for medical purposes. Here are the main indications and uses:

1. Dilution of Medications:

   • Preparation of Injectable Solutions: Used to dilute or dissolve medications before administration via intravenous (IV) injection or infusion. This helps ensure proper dosing and prevents the use of concentrated solutions that could be irritating or harmful.

2. Vehicle for Medications:

   • Injection and Infusion: Acts as a diluent or carrier fluid for medications that need to be administered by injection or infusion, facilitating their delivery into the bloodstream or tissues.

3. Hydration:

   • Supplemental Hydration: While not typically used alone for significant fluid replacement, it can be combined with other fluids for hydration purposes, especially when precise volume control is required.

4. Reconstitution of Medications:

   • Mixing Powdered Medications: Used to reconstitute powdered medications, ensuring they are in a liquid form suitable for injection.

Mechanism of Action:

• Isotonic and Non-Pyrogenic: Sterile Water for Injection is isotonic with the body’s fluids, ensuring it is safe for use in preparing injectable solutions. It is also free from contaminants and pyrogens, making it suitable for medical use.

Dosage and Administration:

• Volume: The 5ml ampoules are used in specific volumes based on the needs of the medication being prepared or the treatment protocol.
• Administration: The sterile water should be used according to the instructions for the medication or procedure, maintaining sterility to avoid contamination.