Vitrase®
(hyaluronidase for injection)
Lyophilized, Ovine
DESCRIPTION
Vitrase is a preparation of purified ovine testicular hyaluronidase, a protein enzyme. The exact chemical structure of this enzyme is unknown. However, the amino acid sequence for the primary structure of the enzyme has been deduced from the sequence of purified peptides.
Vitrase (hyaluronidase for injection) dehydrated in the solid state under high vacuum with the inactive ingredients listed below, is supplied as a sterile, nonpreserved, white, odorless, amorphous solid. The product is to be reconstituted with Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, before use (see “ DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ”).
Each vial of 6200 USP units contains 5 mg lactose, 1.92 mg potassium phosphate dibasic, and 1.22 mg potassium phosphate monobasic.
The reconstituted solution is clear and colorless, with an approximate pH of 6.7 and osmolality of 290 to 310 mOsm.
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