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Ethamolin®
(ethanolamine oleate) Injection, 5%

For Local Intravenous Use Only

DRUG DESCRIPTION

ETHAMOLIN® (Ethanolamine Oleate) Injection is a mild sclerosing agent. Chemically it is C17H33COOH•NH20H2CH2OH.

It has the following structure:

The empirical formula is C20H41N03, representing a molecular weight of 343.55.

ETHAMOLIN (ethanolamine oleate) Injection consists of ethanolamine, a basic substance, which when combined with oleic acid forms a clear, straw to pale yellow colored, deliquescent oleate. The pH ranges from 8.0 to 9.0.

ETHAMOLIN (ethanolamine oleate) Injection is a sterile, apyrogenic, aqueous solution containing in each mL approximately 50 mg of ethanolamine oleate with benzyl alcohol 2% by volume as preservative.

What are the possible side effects of ethanolamine oleate (Ethamolin)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • cough or hiccups (may be a sign of fluid buildup around the lungs);
  • fever, chills, cough with yellow or green mucus;
  • stabbing chest pain, feeling short of breath; or
  • severe pain or burning in your upper stomach.

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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/29/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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