RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Preparation and Stability of Intravenous Solutions of Sodium Dichloroacetate (DCA)
JF PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
JO PDA J Pharm Sci Technol
FD Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
SP 16
OP 18
VO 46
IS 1
A1 Pei-I Chu
A1 Stephen H. Curry
A1 Thomas G. Baumgartner
A1 George N. Henderson
A1 Peter W. Stacpoole
YR 1992
UL http://journal.pda.org/content/46/1/16.abstract
AB An IV injection formulation of sodium dichloroacetate (DCA) was prepared without heat sterilization, and examined for stability. DCA is heat labile in aqueous solutions. Its decomposition involves dehalogenation and production of hydrogen ions. Decomposition occurs relatively rapidly at relatively low pH values, and is promoted by heating. Injection solutions should be prepared aseptically and sterilized by filtration. Solutions prepared aseptically and sterilized by filtration are stable stored at 4°C for at least four yrs.