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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (dextrose)

Cardiovascular Approved 2021-03-09

Anticoagulant Citrate Dextrose (ACD) Solution A is an anticoagulant intended for use with medical devices during the preparation of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) products. It prevents blood from clotting during extracorporeal processing (outside the body) to ensure the blood remains fluid while the platelet-rich materials are being produced.

Source: FDA Label • Fresenius Kabi

How POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Works

ACD Solution A acts as an extracorporeal anticoagulant by binding free calcium ions in the blood. Because calcium is a necessary co-factor for several steps in the coagulation cascade, its removal prevents the blood from clotting. The solution utilizes sodium citrate for anticoagulation, citric acid for pH regulation, and dextrose to maintain isotonicity. This solution has no direct pharmacological effect.

Source: FDA Label
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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2021-03-09
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Approval History

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2023
2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2021 to 2021
Mar 2021 ORIGINAL
Update

What POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Treats

2 indications

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2021. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Extracorporeal anticoagulation
  • Preparation of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) products
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

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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).
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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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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20MEQ IN DEXTROSE 5% AND SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% is indicated for the treatment of Extracorporeal anticoagulation; Preparation of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) products.

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