Sotradecol (Sodium Tetradecyl) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

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SOTRADECOL®
(sodium tetradecyl sulfate) Injection

FOR INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is an anionic surfactant which occurs as a white, waxy solid. The structural formula is as follows:

SOTRADECOL (Sodium Tetradscyl Sulfate) structural formula illustration

C₁₄H₂₈NaS0₄ 7-Ethyl -2-methyl -4-hendecanol sulfate sodium salt MW 316.44

Sotradecol® (sodium tetradecyl sulfate injection) is a sterile nonpyrogenic solution for intravenous use as a sclerosing agent.

1% (10 mg/mL): Each mL contains sodium tetradecyl sulfate 10 mg, benzyl alcohol 0.02 mL and dibasic sodium phosphate, anhydrous 4.0 mg in Water for Injection. pH 7.9; monobasic sodium phosphate and/or sodium hydroxide added, if needed, for pH adjustment.

3% (30 mg/mL): Each mL contains sodium tetradecyl sulfate 30 mg, benzyl alcohol 0.02 mL and dibasic sodium phosphate, anhydrous 9.0 mg in Water for Injection. pH 7.9; monobasic sodium phosphate and/or sodium hydroxide added, if needed, for pH adjustment.

What are the precautions when taking sodium tetradecyl (Sotradecol)?

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Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, family or personal history of high blood fats (triglycerides), family or personal history of psychiatric disorders (including depression), liver disease, obesity, eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), alcohol abuse, pancreatitis, bone loss conditions (e.g., osteoporosis/osteomalacia, decreased bone...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 7/16/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.