POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 5MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND LACTATED RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (calcium chloride) · OTSUKA ICU MEDCL
This solution helps patients who need a supplemental source of water and electrolytes. It is used for both adult and pediatric populations to maintain proper fluid balance and hydration. By providing essential minerals, it supports the body's basic physiological functions and osmotic pressure.
How POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 5MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND LACTATED RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Works
This injection works by replenishing key ions that regulate vital bodily processes, such as sodium for fluid distribution and potassium for nerve conduction and heart muscle contraction. It also provides calcium to support blood clotting and cardiac function, while chloride helps maintain the body's acid-base equilibrium.
Details
- Status
- Discontinued
- First Approved
- 1985-04-05
- Routes
- INJECTION
- Dosage Forms
- INJECTABLE
Companies
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 5MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND LACTATED RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Approval History
What POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 5MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND LACTATED RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Treats
2 indicationsPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE 5MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND LACTATED RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 1985. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
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Clinical Trial Registry
7 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07550413 | 20042026 | Ph 2 | not yet recruiting | Role of Intravenous Calcium to Decrease Blood Loss During Intrapartum Cesarean Section |
| NCT03772990 ICARUS | 21/2019 | Ph 4 | completed | Calcium Administration in Cardiac Surgery |
| NCT05027048 CALBLOC results posted | 62206 MRTG-02-15-2022-Ansari, YIG-2020 | Ph 3 | completed | Calcium Chloride for Prevention of Blood Loss During Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery |
| NCT04153435 COCA results posted | 00002 2019-003387-46 | Ph 2 | completed | Calcium for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest |
| NCT03867383 results posted | 43076 | Ph 1, Ph 2 | completed | Calcium Chloride for Prevention of Uterine Atony During Cesarean |
| NCT01941914 | AA1310 | Ph 1 | completed | Calcium Electroporation for the Treatment of Keloids |
| NCT00955266 results posted | 2009-P-000052 | Ph 4 | terminated | A Trial of Intravenous Calcium and Myocardial Diastolic Dysfunction During Separation From Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
Active Pipeline
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Key Completed Trials
Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance
Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 5MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND LACTATED RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)Ringer’s Injection is indicated for use as a source of water and electrolytes in adults and pediatric patients. Ringer’s Injection is indicated for use as a source of water and electrolytes in adults and pediatric patients.
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