DESCRIPTION

Pyridoxine hydrochloride injection is a sterile solution of pyridoxine hydrochloride in Water for Injection. Each mL contains 100 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride. pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide if necessary (2.0 to 3.8).

Pyridoxine hydrochloride, USP is a colorless or white crystal or a white crystalline powder. One gram dissolves in 5 mL of water. It is stable in air and is slowly affected by sunlight.

The chemical name is 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,5-bis (hydroxymethyl) pyridine hydrochloride. The structural formula is:

The molecular weight is 205.6 g/mol and the molecular formula is C8H12ClNO3.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Natural substances that have vitamin B6 activity are pyridoxine in plants and pyridoxal or pyridoxamine in animals. All three are converted to pyridoxal phosphate by the enzyme pyridoxal kinase. The physiologically active forms of vitamin B6 are pyridoxal phosphate (codecarboxylase) and pyridoxamine phosphate. Riboflavin is required for the conversion of pyridoxine phosphate to pyridoxal phosphate.

Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate, and fat. In protein metabolism, it participates in the decarboxylation of amino acids, conversion of tryptophan to niacin or to serotonin (5-hydroxtryptamine), deamination, and transamination and transulfuration of amino acids. In carbohydrate metabolism, it is responsible for the breakdown of glycogen to glucose-1-phosphate.

The total adult body pool consists of 16 mg to 25 mg of pyridoxine. Its half-life appears to be 15 to 20 days. Vitamin B6 is degraded to 4-pyridoxic acid in the liver. This metabolite is excreted in the urine.

The need for pyridoxine increases with the amount of protein in the diet. The tryptophan load test appears to uncover early vitamin B6 deficiency by detecting xanthinurea. The average adult minimum daily requirement is about 1.25 mg. The ‘‘Recommended Dietary Allowance’’ of the National Academy of Sciences is estimated to be as much as 2.2 mg for adults and 2.5 mg for pregnant and lactating women. The requirements are more in persons having certain genetic defects or those being treated with isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INHJ) or oral contraceptives.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Pyridoxine hydrochloride injection is effective for the treatment of pyridoxine deficiency as seen in the following:

Inadequate dietary intake.

Drug-induced deficiency, as from isoniazid (INH) or oral contraceptives.

Inborn errors of metabolism, e.g., vitamin B6 dependent convulsions or vitamin B6 responsive anemia.

The parenteral route is indicated when oral administration is not feasible as in anorexia, nausea and vomiting, and preoperative and postoperative conditions. It is also indicated when gastrointestinal absorption is impaired.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

A history of sensitivity to pyridoxine or to any of the ingredients in pyridoxine hydrochloride injection is a contraindication.

WARNINGS

WARNING: This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum.

Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5 mcg/kg/day accumulate aluminum at levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity. Tissue loading may occur at even lower rates of administration.

Contains no more than 1900 mcg/L of aluminum.

PRECAUTIONS

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Paresthesia, somnolence, and low serum folic acid levels have been reported.

DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

Symptoms of dependence have been noted in adults given only 200 mg daily, followed by withdrawal.

OVERDOSAGE

Pyridoxine given to animals in amounts of 3 to 4 g/kg of body weight produces convulsions and death. In man, a dose of 25 mg/kg of body weight is well tolerated.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Pyridoxine hydrochloride injection may be administered intramuscularly or intravenously. In cases of dietary deficiency, the dosage is 10 mg to 20 mg daily for 3 weeks. Follow-up treatment is recommended daily for several weeks with an oral therapeutic multivitamin preparation containing 2 mg to 5 mg pyridoxine. Poor dietary habits should be corrected, and an adequate, well balanced diet should be prescribed.

The vitamin B6 dependency syndrome may require a therapeutic dosage of as much as 600 mg a day and a daily intake of 30 mg for life.

In deficiencies due to INH, the dosage is 100 mg daily for 3 weeks followed by a 30 mg maintenance dose daily.

In poisoning caused by ingestion of more than 10 g of INH, an equal amount of pyridoxine should be given – 4 g intravenously followed by 1 g intramuscularly every 30 minutes.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

HOW SUPPLIED

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 100 mg/mL, is supplied in the following:

NDC 67457-281-01
carton containing 25, 1 mL multi-dose vials, (100 mg/mL)

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

Use only if solution is clear and seal intact.

Sterile.

Preservative Free.

Manufactured for:
Mylan Institutional LLC
Rockford, IL 61103 U.S.A.

Manufactured by:
Mylan Institutional
Galway, Ireland

1018L100

Revised: 10/2017
MI:PYRIIJ:R3

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 1 mL 

NDC 67457-281-01

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Injection, USP
100 mg/mL

For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use

Rx only          25 x 1 mL Multi-Dose Vials

Preservative Free

Sterile

Each mL contains: Pyridoxine hydrochloride, USP 100 mg; water for injection,
q.s. pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide if necessary.

Contains no more than 1900 mcg/L of aluminum.

Usual Dosage: See accompanying prescribing information.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

Use only if solution is clear and seal intact.

Manufactured for:
Mylan Institutional LLC
Rockford, IL 61103 U.S.A.

Manufactured by:
Mylan Institutional
Galway, Ireland

MI:281:25C:R2

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