Plegisol Injection, Solution
NDC 0409-7969

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 0409-7969?
  4. Plegisol Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

Plegisol (potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride) is a NDA-approved product labeled by Hospira, Inc.. This medication is typically used as a blood coagulation factor [epc]. It is supplied as a injection, solution for intra-arterial administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0409-7969 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
0409-7969
Proprietary Name:
Plegisol
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, And Magnesium Chloride
Substance Name: [2]
Calcium Chloride; Magnesium Chloride; Potassium Chloride; Sodium Chloride
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]
Intra-arterial - Administration within an artery or arteries.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Hospira, Inc.
Labeler Code:
0409
Product Label ID:
35a174f0-f0d7-4ec7-3f81-d3d572c059cf
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA018608
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
07-28-2005
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

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Product Details

What is NDC 0409-7969?

The NDC code 0409-7969 is assigned by the FDA to the product Plegisol. It is commonly known by its generic name, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Hospira, Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a injection, solution administered via intra-arterial route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 0409-7969-05. 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?

Plegisol (Cardioplegic Solution) when suitably buffered in combination with ischemia and hypothermia is used to induce cardiac arrest during open heart surgery.

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.
  • CALCIUM CHLORIDE 17.6 mg/100mL - A salt used to replenish calcium levels, as an acid-producing diuretic, and as an antidote for magnesium poisoning.
  • MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 325.3 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 119.3 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 CHLORIDE 643 mg/100mL - A ubiquitous sodium salt that is commonly used to season food.

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:

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".