Plasma-lyte A Injection, Solution
NDC 0338-0221

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 0338-0221?
  4. Plasma-lyte A Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  9. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

Plasma-lyte A (sodium chloride, sodium gluconate, sodium acetate, potassium chloride and magnesium chloride) is a NDA-approved product labeled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation. This medication is typically used as a calculi dissolution agent [epc]. It is supplied as a injection, solution for intravenous administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0338-0221 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
0338-0221
Proprietary Name:
Plasma-lyte A
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Chloride And Magnesium Chloride
Substance Name: [2]
Magnesium Chloride; Potassium Chloride; Sodium Acetate; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Gluconate
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Injection, Solution - A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Labeler Code:
0338
Product Label ID:
6ec9e61c-2c26-402f-8604-f446b2e34058
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA017378
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
02-02-1979
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

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Product Details

What is NDC 0338-0221?

The NDC code 0338-0221 is assigned by the FDA to the product Plasma-lyte A. It is commonly known by its generic name, sodium chloride, sodium gluconate, sodium acetate, potassium chloride and magnesium chloride. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a injection, solution administered via intravenous route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 2 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 0338-0221-03, 0338-0221-04. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

PLASMA-LYTE A Injection pH 7.4 (Multiple Electrolytes Injection, Type 1, USP) is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes or as an alkalinizing agent.PLASMA-LYTE A Injection pH 7.4 (Multiple Electrolytes Injection, Type 1, USP) is compatible with blood or blood components. It may be administered prior to or following the infusion of blood through the same administration set (i.e., as a priming solution), added to or infused concurrently with blood components, or used as a diluent in the transfusion of packed erythrocytes. PLASMA-LYTE A Injection and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP are equally compatible with blood or blood components.

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 30 mg/100mL - Magnesium chloride. An inorganic compound consisting of one magnesium and two chloride ions. The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys.
  • POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 37 mg/100mL - A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.
  • SODIUM ACETATE 368 mg/100mL - The trihydrate sodium salt of acetic acid, which is used as a source of sodium ions in solutions for dialysis and as a systemic and urinary alkalizer, diuretic, and expectorant.
  • SODIUM CHLORIDE 526 mg/100mL - A ubiquitous sodium salt that is commonly used to season food.
  • SODIUM GLUCONATE 502 mg/100mL

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 801109 - magnesium chloride 0.00148 MEQ/mL / potassium chloride 0.00497 MEQ/mL / sodium acetate 0.027 MEQ/mL / sodium chloride 0.0899 MEQ/mL / sodium gluconate 5.02 MG/mL Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 801109 - magnesium chloride 0.00148 MEQ/ML / potassium chloride 0.00497 MEQ/ML / sodium acetate 0.027 MEQ/ML / sodium chloride 0.0899 MEQ/ML / sodium gluconate 5.02 MG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 801109 - Magnesium Chloride 0.00148 MEQ/ML / K+ Chloride 0.00497 MEQ/ML / Sodium Acetate 0.027 MEQ/ML / NaCl 0.0899 MEQ/ML / Sodium gluconate 5.02 MG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 801109 - Magnesium Chloride 0.00148 MEQ/ML / Pot Chloride 0.00497 MEQ/ML / Sodium Acetate 0.027 MEQ/ML / NaCl 0.0899 MEQ/ML / Sodium gluconate 5.02 MG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 801112 - Plasma-Lyte A pH 7.4 Injectable Solution

Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?

A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.

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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".