VETSTARCH (Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 Substitution) Injection, Solution [Zoetis Inc.]

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VetStarch™
(6% HYDROXYETHYL STARCH 130/0.4 IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION)
For administration by intravenous infusion.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE:
VetStarch is a plasma volume substitute indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypovolemia.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Administer by intravenous infusion only.
•Daily dose and rate of infusion depend on the patient's blood loss, hemodynamics and on the hemodilution effects
•Initiate infusion slowly due to possible anaphylactoid reactions

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS:
250 ml and 500 ml flexible plastic intravenous solution containers.  Each 100 ml contains 6 g hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 in Isotonic sodium chloride injection.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
•Known hypersensitivity to hydroxyethyl starch
•Fluid overload e.g., pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure
•Renal failure with oliguria or anuria not related to hypovolemia
•Patients receiving dialysis
•Severe hypernatremia or severe hyperchloremia
•Intracranial bleeding

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:
•Anaphylactoid and hypersensitivity reactions
•Avoid fluid overload; adjust dosage in patients with cardiac or renal dysfunction
•In severe dehydration, a crystalloid solution should be given first
•Observe caution in patients with severe liver disease or bleeding disorders
•Monitor kidney function, fluid balance and serum electrolytes
•In humans elevated serum amylase values may occur and interfere with the diagnosis of pancreatitis
•High dosages may cause dilution of blood components

ADVERSE REACTIONS:
•Anaphylactoid/hypersensitivity reactions can occur.  Most common adverse reactions ar pruritus, hemodilution (resulting in dilution of blood components, e.g., coagulation factors and other plasma proteins, and in a decrease in hematocrit).

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, call Zoetis Inc. at 1-888-963-8471.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:
No interactions with other drugs or nutritional products are known.
The safety and compatibility of additives have not been established.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS:
Renal impaired:  Use care in dosage selection.

After reviewing the Highlights Section, please read the following full prescribing information for this drug.

Revised: July 2015

01-59-22-002C

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VETSTARCH (Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 Substitution) Injection, Solution [Zoetis Inc.]