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
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
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
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