SPL Set ID: 3a8f5ca2-6c1d-4011-9266-ba93c7a3abb9
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Epinephrine Injection USP, 0.3 mg are single-dose auto-injectors and combination products containing drug and device components. Each Epinephrine Injection USP, 0.3 mg (Auto-Injector) delivers a single dose of 0.3 mg epinephrine, USP from epinephrine injection USP, 0.3 mg/0.3 mL in a sterile solution. Each 0.3 mL in the Epinephrine Injection USP, 0.3 mg (Auto-Injector) contains 0.3 mg epinephrine USP, 1.8 mg sodium chloride, 0.4 mg sodium metabisulfite, 0.4 mg sodium tartrate (dihydrate), hydrochloric acid to adjust pH, and water for injection. The pH range is 2.2 to 5.0. Epinephrine, USP is a sympathomimetic catecholamine. Chemically, epinephrine, USP is (-)-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol with the following structure: Epinephrine solution deteriorates rapidly on exposure to air or light, turning pink from oxidation to adrenochrome and brown from the formation of melanin. Replace Epinephrine Injection USP, 0.3 mg if the epinephrine solution appears discolored (pinkish or darker than slightly yellow), cloudy, or if it contains a precipitate. Thoroughly review the patient instructions and operation of Epinephrine Injection USP, 0.3 mg with patients and caregivers prior to use [ see Patient Counseling Information ( 17 ) ]. structure