Dehydrated Alcohol
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Dehydrated Alcohol
DEHYDRATED (dehydrated alcohol (dehydrated alcohol injection) injection)
Alcohol Injection, USP
For Therapeutic Neurolysis
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Dehydrated (dehydrated alcohol (dehydrated alcohol injection) injection) Alcohol Injection, USP consists of not less than 98% by volume of ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Dehydrated (dehydrated alcohol (dehydrated alcohol injection) injection) alcohol is hypobaric in relation to the cerebrospinal fluid. It is injected proximate to nerve tissues and into spinal subarachnoid spaces to produce degeneration of nerve function (neurolysis) for control of chronic pain.
The product contains no bacteriostat or antimicrobial agent (other than ethanol) and no added buffer.
Dehydrated (dehydrated alcohol (dehydrated alcohol injection) injection) alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid miscible with water and has the following structural formula:
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Last reviewed on RxList: 10/9/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Dehydrated Alcohol Information
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