Glycine Solution
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Not for injection.
Solutions for urologic irrigation must be used with caution in patients with severe cardiopulmonary or renal dysfunction.
Irrigating fluids used during transurethral prostatectomy have been demonstrated to enter the systemic circulation in relatively large volumes; thus 1.5% Glycine Irrigation, USP must be regarded as a systemic drug. Absorption of large amounts of fluids containing glycine may significantly alter cardiopulmonary and renal dynamics.
Careful cardiovascular monitoring should be maintained due to the possibility of fluid overload. Should fluid overload occur, intensive fluid and electrolyte management is necessary. Monitoring of fluid and electrolyte levels beyond the acute phase may be considered due to the possibility of delayed fluid absorption. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS, Post-Marketing Experience).
The contents of an opened container should be used promptly to minimize the possibility of bacterial growth or pyrogen formation. Discard the unused portion of irrigating solution since no antimicrobial agent has been added.
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
1.5% Glycine Irrigation, USP is indicated for use as a urologic irrigating fluid with endoscopic instruments during transurethral procedures requiring distension, irrigation, and lavage of the urinary bladder. It may be used for lavage of an indwelling catheter to maintain patency.
History
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Other Information
1.5% Glycine Irrigation, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, nonhemolytic, nonelectrolytic or very weakly ionized solution in single dose UROMATIC containers for use as a urologic irrigating solution. Each liter contains 15 g Glycine, USP (NH2CH2COOH) in water for injection. pH 6.0 (4.5 to 6.5). Osmolarity 200 mOsmol/L (calc.). Normal physiologic osmolarity range is approximately 280 to 310 mOsmol/L. No antimicrobial agent has been added.
The UROMATIC plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinyl chloride (PL 146 plastic). The amount of water that can permeate from inside the container into the overwrap is insufficient to affect the solution significantly. Solutions in contact with the plastic container can leach out certain of its chemical components in very small amounts within the expiration period, e.g., di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), up to 5 parts per million; however, the safety of the plastic has been confirmed in tests in animals according to USP biological tests for plastic containers as well as by tissue culture toxicity studies.
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Glycine Solution Manufacturers
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Baxter Healthcare Corporation
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Glycine Solution | Baxter Healthcare Corporation
The volume of solution needed will vary with the nature and duration of the urologic procedure.
If desired, warm in overwrap to near body temperature in a water bath or oven heated to not more than 45°C.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
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