Propranolol
NDC Package 54868-3873-0

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    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Propranolol is cardiac ArrhythmiasIntravenous administration is usually reserved for life-threatening arrhythmias or those occurring under anesthesia.Supraventricular arrhythmiasIntravenous propranolol is indicated for the short-term treatment of supraventricular tachycardia, including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and thyrotoxicosis, to decrease ventricular rate. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-3873 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA077760.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-3873-0
Package Description
10 VIAL in 1 BOX / 1 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code
54868-3873
11-Digit Billing Format
54868387300
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Propranolol
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Cardiac ArrhythmiasIntravenous administration is usually reserved for life-threatening arrhythmias or those occurring under anesthesia.Supraventricular arrhythmiasIntravenous propranolol is indicated for the short-term treatment of supraventricular tachycardia, including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and thyrotoxicosis, to decrease ventricular rate. Use in patients with atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation should be reserved for arrythmias unresponsive to standard therapy or when more prolonged control is required. Reversion to normal sinus rhythm has occasionally been observed, predominantly in patients with sinus or atrial tachycardia. Ventricular tachycardiasWith the exception of those induced by catecholamines or digitalis, propranolol is not the drug of first choice. In critical situations when cardioversion techniques or other drugs are not indicated or are not effective, propranolol may be considered. If, after consideration of the risks involved, propranolol is used, it should be given intravenously in low dosage and very slowly, as the failing heart requires some sympathetic drive for maintenance of myocardial tone. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). Some patients may respond with complete reversion to normal sinus rhythm, but reduction in ventricular rate is more likely. Ventricular arrhythmias do not respond to propranolol as predictably as do the supraventricular arrhythmias.  Intravenous propranolol is indicated for the treatment of persistent premature ventricular extrasystoles that impair the well-being of the patient and do not respond to conventional measures. Tachyarrhythmias of digitalis intoxicationIntravenous propranolol is indicated to control ventricular rate in life-threatening digitalis-induced arrhythmias. Severe bradycardia may occur. (See OVERDOSAGE). Resistant tachyarrhythmias due to excessive catecholamine action during anesthesia Intravenous propranolol is indicated to abolish tachyarrhythmias due to excessive catecholamine action during anesthesia when other measures fail. These arrhythmias may arise because of release of endogenous catecholamines or administration of catecholamines. All general inhalation anesthetics produce some degree of myocardial depression. Therefore, when propranolol is used to treat arrhythmias during anesthesia, it should be used with extreme caution, usually with constant monitoring of the ECG and central venous pressure. (See WARNINGS).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA077760
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
12-11-2006
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

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Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-3873-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 vial in 1 box / 1 ml in 1 vial of Propranolol, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Physicians Total Care, Inc. on December 11, 2006. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

How is this Physicians Total Care, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 54868387300. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
54868-3873-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-3873-00

Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.