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NDC Package 60977-141-01 Protopam Chloride

Pralidoxime Chloride Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Intramuscular; - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
60977-141-01
Package Description:
6 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 PACKAGE / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (60977-141-27)
Product Code:
60977-141
Proprietary Name:
Protopam Chloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Pralidoxime Chloride
Substance Name:
Pralidoxime Chloride
Usage Information:
PROTOPAM Chloride is indicated as an antidote:1.In the treatment of poisoning due to those pesticides and chemicals (e.g., nerve agents) of the organophosphate class which have anticholinesterase activity and2.In the control of overdosage by anticholinesterase drugs used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis.The principal indications for the use of PROTOPAM Chloride are muscle weakness and respiratory depression. In severe poisoning, respiratory depression may be due to muscle weakness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
60977014101
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 208969 - Protopam Chloride 1 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 208969 - pralidoxime chloride 1000 MG Injection [Protopam]
  • RxCUI: 208969 - Protopam 1 GM Injection
  • RxCUI: 208969 - Protopam 1000 MG Injection
  • RxCUI: 312576 - pralidoxime chloride 1 GM Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Baxter Healthcare Corporation
    Dosage Form:
    Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • PRALIDOXIME CHLORIDE 1 g/20mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Cholinesterase Reactivator - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Cholinesterase Reactivators - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA014134
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-10-1965
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 60977-141-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 60977-141-01 is assigned to a package of 6 vial, single-dose in 1 package / 20 ml in 1 vial, single-dose (60977-141-27) of Protopam Chloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous; subcutaneous form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 60977-141 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Protopam Chloride with product code 60977-141 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Baxter Healthcare Corporation on March 10, 1965 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 60977-141-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 60977-141-01?

    The 11-digit format is 60977014101. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-260977-141-015-4-260977-0141-01