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Information

AHFS Class:

56:22.08 Antihistamines


Generic Name

Products

Cyclizine lactate is available in 1-mL ampuls containing 50 mg of drug in water for injection.38; 115

pH

From 3.3 to 3.7.176

Trade Name(s)

Valoid

Administration

Cyclizine lactate is administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection. When administered intravenously, it should be injected slowly, with minimal withdrawal of blood in the syringe.38; 115

Stability

Cyclizine lactate injection, a colorless solution, should be stored below 25°C and protected from light.38; 115

Crystallization

Cyclizine lactate has an aqueous solubility of 8 mg/mL. When the drug was diluted to concentrations of 7.5 and 3.75 mg/mL in water or dextrose 5%, it remained in solution for at least 24 hours at 23°C. However, when these dilutions were made with sodium chloride 0.9%, crystals formed within 24 hours at 23°C.1761

Compatibility

Additive Compatibility

Drugs in Syringe Compatibility

Other Info

References

For a list of references cited in the text of this monograph, search the monograph titled References.

Copyrights

ASHP® Injectable Drug InformationTM. Selected Revisions March 31, 2024. © Copyright, 2024. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, 4500 East-West Highway, Suite 900, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.