Conivaptan hydrochloride is chemically [1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxamide, N-[4-[(4,5-dihydro-2methylimidazo[4,5-d][1]benzazepin-6(1H)-yl)carbonyl]phenyl]-,
monohydrochloride, having a molecular weight of 535.04 and molecular formula
C32H26N4O2•HCl. The structural
formula of conivaptan hydrochloride is:
Conivaptan hydrochloride is a white to off-white or pale orange-white powder
that is very slightly soluble in water (0.15 mg/mL at 23° C). Conivaptan
hydrochloride injection is supplied as a sterile premixed solution with dextrose
in a flexible plastic container.
Each container contains a clear, colorless, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution
of conivaptan hydrochloride in dextrose. Each 100 mL, single-use premixed INTRAVIA
Container contains 20 mg of conivaptan hydrochloride and 5 g of Dextrose Hydrous,
USP. Lactic Acid, USP is added for pH adjustment to pH 3.4 to 3.8. The flexible
plastic container is fabricated from a specially designed multilayer plastic
(PL 2408). Solutions in contact with the plastic container leach out certain
of the chemical components from the plastic in very small amounts; however,
biological testing was supportive of the safety of the plastic container materials.
The flexible container has a foil overwrap. Water can permeate the plastic into
the overwrap, but the amount is insufficient to significantly affect the premixed
solution.
What are the possible side effects of conivaptan (Vaprisol)?
Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your doctor or nurse if you have any of these other serious side effects:
- pain, redness, or swelling where the IV needle is placed;
- irregular heartbeats;
- confusion, extreme thirst;
- vomiting, diarrhea;
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- swelling, rapid weight gain; or
- pain or burning when...
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Last reviewed on RxList: 6/28/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.