- Formulated for epidural injection for the treatment of severe pain
Use:
- Indication:
- Indicated for epidural injection in combination with opiates to treat severe, intractable pain in cancer patients that is not adequately relieved by opioid analgesics alone
- Targeted pain:
- It is more likely to be effective in treating neuropathic pain rather than somatic or visceral pain
Features:
- Active ingredient:
- Clonidine Hydrochloride, USP
- Concentration:
- 100 mcg/mL (0.1 mg/mL)
- Container size:
- 10mL single-dose vial
- Total dosage per vial:
- 1mg (1000 mcg) of clonidine hydrochloride
- Ingredients:
- Clonidine Hydrochloride, USP, and Sodium Chloride in Water for Injection, USP
- Additives:
- Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide may be added for pH adjustment
- Appearance:
- Clear, colorless, sterile, and pyrogen-free aqueous solution
- pH:
- 5 to 7
- Preservatives:
- Preservative-free
