Phentolamine Mesylate for Injection
DRUG DESCRIPTION
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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