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R-Gene® 10
(arginine hydrochloride) Injection, USP
For Intravenous Use

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Each 100 mL of R-Gene® 10 (Arginine Hydrochloride Injection, USP) for intravenous use contains 10 g of L-Arginine Hydrochloride, USP in Water for Injection, USP (equivalent to a 10% solution). L-arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid.

R-Gene® 10 (arginine hydrochloride injection) is hypertonic (950 mOsmol/liter) and contains 47.5 mEq of chloride ion per 100 mL of solution. The pH is adjusted to 5.6 (5.0-6.5) with arginine base or hydrochloric acid.

Last reviewed on RxList: 2/11/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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