Glutar – Glutaraldehyde

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Glutar

2.45% w/v Solution
Glutaraldehyde · Greenland Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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This solution is applied to the skin to treat warts particularly on the soles of the feet. It works by hardening the skin and killing the virus that causes the wart. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or breastfeeding and only on a doctor's advice.

Indications

Sterilant: At 25°C with an immersion time of at least 10 hours.

High Level Disinfectant: At 25°C with an immersion time of at least 45 minutes

Reuse Period: Glutaraldehyde Solution can be reused for up to a maximum of 14 days provided the required conditions of Glutaraldehydealdehyde concentration, pH and temperature exist.

Activation: Activate the Glutaraldehyde Solution by adding the entire contents of the Activator Vial, which is attached to container. Shake well. Activated solution immediately changes color to green only indicating that the activator has been added to the solution. Record the date of activation (mixing date) and expiration date on the container label in the space provided, in a logbook or a label affixed to any secondary container used for the activated solution.

Cleaning: Clean thoroughly, rinse and rough dry devices before immersing in Glutaraldehyde Solution. Clean and rinse the lumens of hollow instruments before filling with Glutaraldehyde Solution. Refer to the reusable medical device manufacturers labeling for additional instructions on disassembly, decontamination, cleaning and leak testing of their equipment.

Pharmacology

Glutaraldehyde is pungent colorless oily liquid, used to disinfect medical and dental equipment. It is also used for industrial water treatment and as a chemical preservative. Glutaraldehyde is a bactericidal disinfectant which is rapidly effective against gram positive and gram-negative bacteria, viruses including HBV, HIV, fungi and spores.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.
Usage: Immerse cleaned and rough dried medical devices completely in the Glutaraldehyde Solution, filling all lumens. Leave medical devices completely immersed for the required time at the appropriate temperature 15°-30°C.

Treatment of Toxicity-
  • Avoid gastric lavage and emesis.
  • Give milk, water charcoal or demulcents for prevention of absorption.
  • Assisted ventilation if indicated.
  • Acidosis may require I.V. administration of sodium bicarbonate or sodium lactate.

Side Effects

Drug Toxicity: Ingestion causes intense pain, with inflamnation, ulceration and necrosis of mucous membranes with vomiting, haematemesis, blood-staioned diarrhoea, haematuria, anuria, metabolic acidosis, vertigo convulsion, loss of consciousness and circulatatory failure.

Storage Conditions

Store within temperature 15°-25°C & protect it from sunlight.

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