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DEXTROSE 5% AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% (dextrose)

Cardiovascular Approved 2020-09-10

**Anticoagulant Citrate Dextrose (ACD) Solution A** is an anticoagulant intended for use only with medical devices that prepare Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) products. It is used exclusively for extracorporeal (outside the body) blood processing. The solution maintains blood in a fluid state during processing, allowing clinicians to effectively isolate and concentrate platelets for clinical use. IMPROVED_HOW_IT_WORKS: **Anticoagulant Citrate Dextrose (ACD) Solution A** prevents blood from clotting by binding free calcium ions, which are essential co-factors in the coagulation cascade. The sodium citrate in the solution acts as the primary anticoagulant by sequestering these ions. Additionally, the solution contains citric acid for pH regulation and dextrose to maintain isotonicity. This solution is intended for extracorporeal use and has no direct pharmacological effect on the patient's body. *** **Note:** If you actually intended to summarize **Dextrose 5% and Potassium Chloride 0.15%**, the summary should instead focus on fluid and electrolyte replenishment (providing calories via glucose and replacing potassium/chloride losses). Please clarify which drug you need the summary for.

Source: FDA Label • Fresenius Kabi

How DEXTROSE 5% AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% Works

This solution works by binding free calcium ions in the blood, which are essential co-factors for several steps in the natural clotting cascade. By removing available calcium, the sodium citrate in the solution prevents the blood from coagulating during processing. The solution also contains citric acid to regulate pH and dextrose to maintain isotonicity, though it has no direct pharmacological effect on the body.

Source: FDA Label
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Phase 3 Trials
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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2020-09-10
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: DEXTROSE , POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

DEXTROSE 5% AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2020 to 2020
Sep 2020 ORIGINAL
Update

What DEXTROSE 5% AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% Treats

1 indications

DEXTROSE 5% AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2020. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Extracorporeal preparation of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

13 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07494084 R01HL177106 R01HL177106 Ph 4 not yet recruiting Sleep Loss and Circadian Misalignment - Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance
NCT04895358 3475-B49 MK-3475-B49, KEYNOTE-B49 Ph 3 active not recruiting Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Chemotherapy Versus Placebo Plus Chemotherapy for HR+/HER2- Locally Recurrent Inoperable or Metastatic Breast Cancer (MK-3475-B49/KEYNOTE-B49)
NCT05264727 22-000306 R01DK116231 Ph 4 active not recruiting Glucagon Suppression by Hyperglycemia in the Presence and Absence of Amino Acid Infusion
NCT04020601 Pro00092897 Ph 2, Ph 3 terminated The Impact of a Preoperative Nerve Block on the Consumption of Sevoflurane in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
NCT02471690 MDCO-ORI-15-01 Ph 1 completed Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of a New Formulation of Oritavancin in Healthy Volunteers
NCT03095651 results posted 5160-002 MK-5160-002 Ph 1 completed Multiple Ascending Dose Study of MK-5160 in Participants With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-5160-002)
NCT02269735 2640-001 Ph 1 completed A Three-part Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of MK-2640 in Healthy Participants (Part I) and Participants With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Parts II and III) (MK-2640-001)
NCT00578669 results posted PHI0710-002 1R01DA023190 Ph 3 completed Sequential Use of Fluoxetine for Smokers With Elevated Depressive Symptoms
NCT01547364 SweetCaudal Ph 2 completed Caudal Epidural Injection of Dextrose For Low Back Pain
NCT02984098 40%D-N-PP POSDRU/159.5/S/133377 Ph 4 completed 40% Orally Administered Dextrose Gel is More Effective Than 25% Dextrose
NCT02185729 TPN1 results posted IRB00007543 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Comparing Soybean Oil-Based (Intralipid) With an Olive Oil-Based (ClinOleic) Lipid Emulsion on Healthy Volunteers
NCT00878878 results posted GE-191-004 Ph 4 completed Evaluate Effect of Optison on Pulmonary Artery Systolic Pressure (PASP) and Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR).
NCT01326611 rö05053781128 Ph 4 completed Efficacy of Clarithromycin Treatment in Prevention of Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Infants
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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DEXTROSE 5% AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

DEXTROSE 5% AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 0.15% is indicated for the treatment of Extracorporeal preparation of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).

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