Extraneal

Active Ingredient(s): Icodextrin
FDA Approved: * December 20, 2002
Pharm Company: * BAXTER HLTHCARE
Category: Diabetes

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Extraneal Overview

Icodextrin (INN, USAN) is a colloid osmotic agent, derived from maltodextrin,[1] used in form of an aqueous solution for peritoneal dialysis under the trade name Extraneal,[2] and after gynecological laparoscopic surgery for the reduction of post-surgical adhesions (fibrous bands that form between tissues and organs) under the trade name Adept.[3] Contents 1 Chemistry 2 Mechanism of action 3 Pharmacokinetics 4 Contraindications 5 Adverse effec...

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NDC Database Records for Extraneal: (1 result)

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• 0941-0679 Extraneal Intraperitoneal Injection, Solution by Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Other drugs which contain Icodextrin or a similar ingredient: (1 result)

• ICODEXTRIN