Label: LMD IN DEXTROSE- dextran 40 injection, solution
LMD IN SODIUM CHLORIDE- dextran 40 injection, solution

  • NDC Code(s): 0409-7418-03, 0409-7418-13, 0409-7419-03, 0409-7419-14
  • Packager: Hospira, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated December 5, 2024

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
    10% LMD in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection - (Dextran 40 in Sodium Chloride Injection, USP) Low Molecular Weight Dextran for Intravenous Administration - Flexible Plastic Container
  • DESCRIPTION
    LMD (dextran 40) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic preparation of low molecular weight dextran (average mol. wt. 40,000) in 5% Dextrose Injection or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection. It is administered by ...
  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    The fundamental action of LMD (dextran 40) is the enhancement of blood flow, particularly in the microcirculation. This enhancement is due to: 1. Its primary effect of volume expansion with ...
  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    LMD (dextran 40) is indicated for use in the adjunctive treatment of shock or impending shock due to hemorrhage, burns, surgery or other trauma. It is not indicated as a replacement for whole ...
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    LMD (dextran 40) is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to dextran, in those with marked hemostatic defects of all types (thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenemia, etc.) including ...
  • WARNINGS
    Although infrequent, severe and fatal anaphylactoid reactions consisting of marked hypotension or cardiac and respiratory arrest have been reported, most of these reactions have occurred in ...
  • PRECAUTIONS
    The possibility of circulatory overload should be kept in mind. Special care should be exercised in patients with impaired renal clearance of dextran. When the risk of pulmonary edema and/or ...
  • ADVERSE REACTIONS
    Antigenicity of dextrans is directly related to their degree of branching. Since LMD (dextran 40) has a low degree of branching, it is relatively free of antigenic effect. However, a few ...
  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    LMD (dextran 40) is administered by I.V. infusion only. Dextran 1 should be administered prior to administration of clinical dextran solutions. 1. In shock, it is suggested that total dosage ...
  • HOW SUPPLIED
    10% LMD in 5% Dextrose Injection (Dextran 40 in Dextrose Injection, USP) is supplied as follows: Unit of Sale - Concentration Dextran 40 - NDC 0409-7418-03 - Case containing 12 - 500 mL ...
  • REFERENCES
    1. Richter W. Build-in hapten inhibition of anaphylaxis by the low molecular weight fractions of a B 512 dextran fraction of MW 3400. Int Arch Allergy 1973;45:930 - 2. Lungstrom K-G, Renck H, Hedin ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 mL Bag - 7418
    500 mL - NDC 0409-7418-13 - 10% LMD - in 5% Dextrose Injection - DEXTRAN 40 IN DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP - EACH 100 mL CONTAINS 10g DEXTRAN 40, 5g DEXTROSE, HYDROUS. 255 mOsmol/LITER (CALC.). pH 4.4 (3.0 ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 mL Bag Overwrap - 7418
    2 - HDPE - TO OPEN TEAR AT NOTCH - DO NOT REMOVE FROM OVERWRAP UNTIL READY FOR USE. AFTER REMOVING - THE OVERWRAP, CHECK FOR MINUTE LEAKS BY SQUEEZING CONTAINER - FIRMLY. IF LEAKS ARE FOUND, DISCARD ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 mL Bag - 7419
    500 mL - NDC 0409-7419-14 - 10% LMD - in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection - DEXTRAN 40 IN SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP - EACH 100 mL CONTAINS 10g DEXTRAN 40, 0.9g SODIUM - CHLORIDE. MAY CONTAIN SODIUM ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 mL Bag Overwrap - 7419
    2 - HDPE - TO OPEN TEAR AT NOTCH - DO NOT REMOVE FROM OVERWRAP UNTIL READY FOR USE. AFTER REMOVING - THE OVERWRAP, CHECK FOR MINUTE LEAKS BY SQUEEZING CONTAINER - FIRMLY. IF LEAKS ARE FOUND, DISCARD ...
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