SPL Set ID: eb1ba463-ab42-4f49-9ebe-3ad5af108326
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Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is a sterile, nonpyrogenic ready to use solution suitable for intravenous infusion. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride in 0.9% sodium chloride injection contains dexmedetomidine hydrochloride as the active pharmaceutical ingredient. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a central alpha 2 -adrenergic agonist. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is the S-enantiomer of medetomidine and is chemically described as (+)-4-(S)-[1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole monohydrochloride. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 236.7 g/mol and the molecular formula is C 13 H 16 N 2 • HCl and the structural formula is: Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-white powder that is freely soluble in water and has a pKa of 7.1. Its partition coefficient in-octanol: water at pH 7.4 is 2.89. Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is supplied as a clear, colorless, isotonic solution with a pH of 4.5 to 7.0. Each mL contains 4.72 mcg of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 4 mcg (0.004 mg) of dexmedetomidine and 9 mg of sodium chloride in water for injection and is ready to be used. The solution is preservative-free and contains no additives or chemical stabilizers. chem structure