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Ethamolin
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:
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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.
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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