SPL Set ID: e850111f-e713-41a2-9c65-21c517cf5511

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AGGRASTAT TIROFIBAN
(TIROFIBAN) 50 mcg/ml Injection
MEDICURE INTERNATIONAL INC FDA Rx Only

AGGRASTAT contains tirofiban hydrochloride, a non-peptide antagonist of the platelet GP IIb/IIIa receptor, which inhibits platelet aggregation. Tirofiban hydrochloride monohydrate is chemically described as N- (butylsulfonyl)- O -[4-(4-piperidinyl)butyl]-L-tyrosine monohydrochloride monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 22 H 36 N 2 O 5 S•HCl•H 2 O and its structural formula is: Tirofiban hydrochloride monohydrate is a white to off-white, non-hygroscopic, free-flowing powder, with a molecular weight of 495.08. It is very slightly soluble in water. AGGRASTAT Injection Premixed is supplied as a sterile solution in water for injection, for intravenous use. The pH of the solution ranges from 5.5 to 6.5 adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. Each 100 mL of the premixed, isosmotic intravenous injection contains 5.618 mg tirofiban hydrochloride monohydrate equivalent to 5 mg tirofiban (50 mcg/mL) and the following inactive ingredients: 0.9 g sodium chloride, 54 mg sodium citrate dihydrate, and 3.2 mg citric acid anhydrous. Each 250 mL of the premixed, isosmotic intravenous injection contains 14.045 mg tirofiban hydrochloride monohydrate equivalent to 12.5 mg tirofiban (50 mcg/mL) and the following inactive ingredients: 2.25 g sodium chloride, 135 mg sodium citrate dihydrate, and 8 mg citric acid anhydrous. AGGRASTAT Injection Premixed Bolus Vial is supplied as a sterile, isosmotic, concentrated solution for intravenous bolus injection, in 15 mL vials. No dilution is required. Each 15 mL of the premixed, isosmotic intravenous injection bolus vial contains 4.215 mg of tirofiban hydrochloride monohydrate equivalent to 3.75 mg of tirofiban and the following inactive ingredients: 120 mg sodium chloride, 40.5 mg sodium citrate dihydrate, and 2.4 mg citric acid anhydrous and water for injection. structure

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