SPL Set ID: db313f72-a6bb-444f-949f-19b4aa6f61c0
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Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist. Phenylephrine hydrochloride injection USP, 10 mg/mL, is a clear, colorless, sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for intravenous use. It must be diluted before administration as an intravenous bolus or continuous intravenous infusion. The chemical name of phenylephrine hydrochloride is (-)-m-hydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride, and its structural formula is depicted below: Phenylephrine hydrochloride, USP is a white or practically white crystals with a molecular formula of C 9 H 13 NO 2 • HCl and a molecular weight of 203.67. It is freely soluble in water and in alcohol. Phenylephrine hydrochloride injection USP, 10 mg/mL is sensitive to light. Each mL contains: phenylephrine hydrochloride, USP 10 mg, sodium chloride 3.5 mg, trisodium citrate dihydrate 4 mg, citric acid monohydrate 1 mg, and sodium metabisulfite 2 mg in water for injection. The pH is adjusted with sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid if necessary. The pH range is 3.5 to 5.5. Formula1.jpg