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PHENTOLAMINE MESYLATE for Injection, USP
Phentolamine Mesylate for Injection USP, is an antihypertensive, available in vials for intravenous and intramuscular administration. Each vial contains phentolamine mesylate USP, 5 mg and mannitol USP, 25 mg in sterile, lyophilized form.
Phentolamine mesylate is m-[N-(2-lmidazolin-2-ylmethyl)-p-toluidino] phenol monomethanesulfonate (salt).
Its molecular formula is C17H19N3Oγ¢†Â¢CH4O3S and molecular weight is 377.47.
Phentolamine mesylate USP is a white or off-white, odorless crystalline powder. Its solutions are acid to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and in alcohol, and slightly soluble in chloroform. It melts at about 178° C.
Generic Name: Phentolamine Mesylate
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