Dehydrated Alcohol

Generic Name: dehydrated alcohol

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Dehydrated Alcohol

11 DESCRIPTION Dehydrated alcohol injection, USP is a sterile, preservative free solution of ≥ 99% by volume ethyl alcohol and no excipients. Dehydrated alcohol injection, USP is for cardiac septal branch intra-arterial use. It has a molecular formula of C 2 H 6 O and a molecular weight of 46.07. Dehydrated alcohol injection, USP is a potent tissue toxin. Ethanol is a clear, colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid miscible with water and with practically all organic solvents.

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION Dehydrated alcohol injection, USP is a sterile, preservative free solution of ≥ 99% by volume ethyl alcohol and no excipients. Dehydrated alcohol injection, USP is for cardiac septal branch intra-arterial use. It has a molecular formula of C 2 H 6 O and a molecular weight of 46.07. Dehydrated alcohol injection, USP is a potent tissue toxin. Ethanol is a clear, colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid miscible with water and with practically all organic solvents.

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dehydrated alcohol injection is indicated to induce controlled cardiac septal infarction to improve exercise capacity in adults with symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy who are not candidates for surgical myectomy. Dehydrated alcohol injection is an ablative agent indicated to induce controlled cardiac septal infarction to improve exercise capacity in adults with symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy who are not candidates for surgical myectomy. ( 1 )

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Inject small volumes over 1 to 2 minutes percutaneously into septal arterial branches, using the minimal dose necessary to achieve the desired reduction in peak left ventricular outflow tract pressure gradient. ( 2.1 ) In most situations, a dose of 1 mL to 2 mL is sufficient. The maximum dose that should be used in a single procedure is 5 mL. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosing Use the minimum dose necessary to achieve the desired reduction in peak left ventricular outflow tract pressure gradient. Inject small volumes over 1 to 2 minutes percutaneously into septal arterial branches, guided by assessment of the gradient. In most situations, a dose of 1 mL to 2 mL is sufficient.

Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Heart block [see Warnings and precautions (5.1) ] The following other adverse reactions associated with percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation with the use of dehydrated alcohol, such as dehydrated alcohol injection, were identified in the literature: Ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Adverse reactions include arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia and/or ventricular fibrillation. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-877-748-1970 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Transient heart block: Transient heart block is common at the time of injection. A temporary pacing wire is routinely inserted to mitigate transient heart block. ( 5.1 ) Persistent heart block: Approximately 10% of complete heart block events become permanent and require placement of a permanent pacemaker. ( 5.1 ) Remove the temporary pacemaker lead if no episode of high-degree atrioventricular block occurs. ( 5.1 ) Monitor the patient for heart failure, chest pain, and arrhythmias several days after the procedure. ( 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 ) 5.1 Heart Block Transient Heart Block Transient heart block is common at the time of dehydrated alcohol, such as dehydrated alcohol injection into a septal artery. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The concentrations of alcohol in blood after PTSMA were not measured, but dehydrated alcohol injection, is not expected to increase significantly the systemic concentrations of endogenous alcohol following administration into a septal artery during percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation. Maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug. Clinical Considerations Dehydrated alcohol injection for percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation has not been evaluated in pregnant women and is not recommended during pregnancy.

Storage

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Dehydrated alcohol injection, USP is a clear, colorless liquid supplied in clear, glass, single-dose vials. Each mL contains ≥ 99% by volume ethyl alcohol. Volume NDC Single vial Carton of 10 vial 5 mL 50742-539-01 50742-539-10 Store at room temperature, between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F). Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dehydrated Alcohol used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dehydrated alcohol injection is indicated to induce controlled cardiac septal infarction to improve exercise capacity in adults with symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy who are not candidates for surgical myectomy. Dehydrated alcohol injection is an ablative agent indicated to induce controlled cardiac septal infarction to improve exercise capacity in adults with symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy who are not candidates for surgical myectomy. ( 1 )

What are the side effects of Dehydrated Alcohol?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Heart block [see Warnings and precautions (5.1) ] The following other adverse reactions associated with percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation with the use of dehydrated alcohol, such as dehydrated alcohol injection, were identified in the literature: Ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Adverse reactions include arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia and/or ventricular fibrillation. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-877-748-1970 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Can I take Dehydrated Alcohol during pregnancy?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The concentrations of alcohol in blood after PTSMA were not measured, but dehydrated alcohol injection, is not expected to increase significantly the systemic concentrations of endogenous alcohol following administration into a septal artery during percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation. Maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug. Clinical Considerations Dehydrated alcohol injection for percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation has not been evaluated in pregnant women and is not recommended during pregnancy.

What are the important warnings for Dehydrated Alcohol?

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Transient heart block: Transient heart block is common at the time of injection. A temporary pacing wire is routinely inserted to mitigate transient heart block. ( 5.1 ) Persistent heart block: Approximately 10% of complete heart block events become permanent and require placement of a permanent pacemaker. ( 5.1 ) Remove the temporary pacemaker lead if no episode of high-degree atrioventricular block occurs. ( 5.1 ) Monitor the patient for heart failure, chest pain, and arrhythmias several days after the procedure. ( 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 ) 5.1 Heart Block Transient Heart Block Transient heart block is common at the time of dehydrated alcohol, such as dehydrated alcohol injection into a septal artery. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

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