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NDC Package 71872-7000-1 Amiodarone Hydrochloride

Injection, Solution Intravenous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

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:
71872-7000-1
Package Description:
1 VIAL in 1 BAG / 3 mL in 1 VIAL
Product Code:
71872-7000
Proprietary Name:
Amiodarone Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Amiodarone Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Amiodarone Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection is indicated for initiation of treatment and prophylaxis of frequently recurring ventricular fibrillation (VF) and hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients refractory to other therapy. Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection also can be used to treat patients with VT/VF for whom oral amiodarone is indicated, but who are unable to take oral medication. During or after treatment with Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, patients may be transferred to oral amiodarone therapy [see Dosage and Administration ( 2)] . Use Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection for acute treatment until the patient's ventricular arrhythmias are stabilized. Most patients will require this therapy for 48 to 96 hours, but Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection may be safely administered for longer periods if necessary.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
71872700001
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1663224 - amiodarone HCl 150 MG in 3 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1663224 - 3 ML amiodarone hydrochloride 50 MG/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 1663224 - amiodarone HCl 150 MG per 3 ML Injection
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Medical Purchasing Solutions, Llc
    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):
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 mg/mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Antiarrhythmic - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Cytochrome P450 1A2 Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA077234
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-25-2008
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 71872-7000-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 71872-7000-1 is assigned to a package of 1 vial in 1 bag / 3 ml in 1 vial of Amiodarone Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Medical Purchasing Solutions, Llc. The product's dosage form is injection, solution and is administered via intravenous form.

    Is NDC 71872-7000 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Amiodarone Hydrochloride with product code 71872-7000 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Medical Purchasing Solutions, Llc on February 25, 2008 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 71872-7000-1?

    The 11-digit format is 71872700001. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-171872-7000-15-4-271872-7000-01