Small volume parenteral products are packaged into containers smaller or equal to the volume of 100mL. They are packaged in vials, ampoules, prefilled syringes, and read-to-mix systems. It si common for small volume parenteral products to be injected via the intravascular, intramuscular, or subcutaneous route. These parenteral products must be sterile and free of pyrogen and particles.
Large volume parenteral products are packed in containers larger than 100mL. Large volume parenteral products are made of sterile aqueous solutions/emulsions in water. They are particles and pyrogen-free. Some common types of large volume parenteral products include TPN solutions, antibiotics, and infusion fluids.
Sodium chloride solution, dextrose solution, ringer's solution and lactated ringer's solution are all common large volume parenteral products.
Per USP, drug products containing a 100mL or less (single or multiple doses) either in solution or in solution constituted from sterile solids.
W. John Parsons has written: 'The investigation and control of particulate contamination in the manufacture of small volume multi-dose parenteral solutions' -- subject(s): Complications, Contamination, Drug Containers and Closures, Drug Contamination, Packaging, Parenteral Infusions, Parenteral solutions, Parenteral therapy, Prevention & control
Cytotoxic parenteral products have to be packaged in sealed, leak-proof containers that should not break during transition.
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water which is obtained by distillation for the preperation of parenteral products use
water which is obtained by distillation for the preperation of parenteral products use
Small parenteral volumes typically refer to volumes less than 100 mL, while large parenteral volumes refer to volumes greater than 100 mL. Small volumes are often used for medications that require precise dosing, while large volumes are typically used for hydration or nutrient replacement.
The drip chamber should be below the infusion bag.
The containers should maintain the product's sterility, be compatible with the fluid, and allow its contents to be withdrawn.
Total parenteral nutrition uses a larger bag.