Kinevac Dosage
Generic name: Sincalide 5ug in 5mL
Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 18, 2023.
2.1 Recommended Dosage and Administration Instructions
The recommended dosage and administration of Kinevac by indication is shown in Table 1. For preparation instructions see Dosage and Administration (2.2).
Table 1: Recommended Adult Dosage and Administration of Kinevac by Treatment Indication
2.2 Preparation Instructions
- Reconstitute Kinevac aseptically by adding 5 mL of Sterile Water for Injection USP to the vial.
- Inspect the reconstituted solution visually for particulate matter and discoloration after reconstitution and prior to administration.
- Withdraw the prescribed dose of the reconstituted solution from the vial and administer as an intravenous injection over 30 to 60 seconds, as shown in Table 1. Discard the unused portion.
- Store the reconstituted solution at room temperature. Discard after 8 hours.
- For single use only; discard unused portion.
- Reconstitute Kinevac aseptically by adding 5 mL of Sterile Water for Injection USP to the vial.
- After reconstitution, withdraw the prescribed dose of the solution from the vial. Discard unused portion.
- Dilute the reconstituted solution in 30 mL or 100 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, depending on the indication, as described in Table 1.
- Inspect the Kinevac solutions visually for particulate matter and discoloration after reconstitution, dilution and prior to administration.
- Store the diluted solution at room temperature. Discard after 1 hour.
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