Volumex

Volumex is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN. It is labelled by Iso-Tex Diagnostics, Inc. taken by intravenous and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 50914-7720, application BLA017837, label effective 20221121. It is one of 2 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN are most often described in connection with: usage volumex, iodinated allbumin, injection indicated, determinations total, plasma volumes, protein turnover. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Volumex (Iodinated I 131 Allbumin injection) is indicated for use in determinations of total blood and plasma volumes and in protein turnover studies

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Volumex (Iodinated I 131 Albumin Injection) is administered intravenously. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and abnormal coloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Volumex (Iodinated I 131 Albumin Injection) may be colorless to very pale yellow. Solutions with excessive coloration should not be used. When a procedure such as a blood volume or a circulation time determination is to be repeated, the total dosage administered in any one week should not exceed 200 microcuries. To minimize the uptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid, prior administration of Lugol’s Solution (Strong Iodine Solution USP) may be used. Ten drops of Lugol’s Solution three times daily, beginning at least 24 hours before administration of Volumex and continuing for one or two weeks thereafter, is a suitable dose. Complete assay data for each single unit dose are provided on the container. Note: The expiration date given on the container pertains to the biologic properties of the material and not to the radioactivity level. It is important to make certain that the radioactivity in the dose at the time of administration is sufficient for the intended use. The patient dose should be measured by a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration. Note: A shielded syringe may be used for withdrawing and injecting the iodinated I 131 albumin. Total Blood and Plasma Volumes Dosage may range from 5 to 50 microcuries. Blood Volume Determination A. Reference Solution Reference solution is provided with each single unit dose of Volumex. Determine the radioactivity concentration (net cpm/mL) of the reference solution. Care must be taken to assure that the reference solution and the blood samples (Step B3) are assayed using the same geometric configuration. B. Administration of Dose After withdrawing a background blood sample as described below, insert an intravenous (IV) line into a large vein in patient’s arm. Inject the entire Volumex dose (one milliliter) through the IV line for immediate delivery.Measure the residual radioactivity in the syringe and needle. Destroy syringe after injecting. Do not attempt to resterilize. CAUTION: The syringe should be disposed of in accordance with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Agreement State regulations pertaining to the disposal of radioactive waste. At 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 minutes after injecting the dose, withdraw blood samples from the patient with a sterile syringe or evacuated sample tube containing anti-coagulant. C. Calculation of Blood Volume 1. Take a known aliquot from each blood sample and determine radioconcentration in net cpm/mL. 2. Plot the 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 minute sample counts (net cpm/mL) on semilog graph paper using the average count value of each sample and determine the radioconcentration at injection time (zero time) by drawing a straight line through the 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 minute points to zero time. The x ordinate of the graph is the sample withdrawal time and the logarithmic y ordinate is radioconcentration in net cpm/mL. 3. Calculate patient’s blood volume (in mL) using the following formula: Net cpm/mL reference solution blood Net cpm/mL patient’s blood sample x DF = volume (in mL) Sample Blood Volume Calculations Volume of Blood sample aliquot = 1.0 mL Volume of Reference Solution aliquot = 1.0 mL Net counts at zero time = 48,100 Net counts obtained from reference solution aliquot = 52, 430 If, for example, DF, dilution factor of the reference solution = 4000 Using the above formula gives = 52,430 x 4000 = 4360 mL 48,100 Serial Blood Volume Determinations Iodinated I 131 Albumin Injection is administered in sufficiently low dosage to permit repetitions as often as required by clinical circumstances. It must be remembered that it is always necessary to correct for background radioactivity remaining in the blood from former determinations. Therefore, for each determination after the first one, a background blood sample must be taken just before the iodinated I 131 albumin is injected. Background Blood Sample Withdraw background blood sample from large vein in patient’s sampling arm with a sterile syringe or evacuated sampling tube containing anti-coagulant. Leaving needle in patient’s vein, detach syringe containing blood sample. Attached syringe containing the dose of Volumex to the indwelling IV line and administer (see instructions under Blood Volume Determination, Administration of Dose ). Determine radioconcentration in net cpm/mL of aliquots taken from background and postinjection blood samples, and from the reference solution. The radioconcentration (net cpm/mL) per aliquot of the background bloodsample must be subtracted from the radioconcentration per aliquot of the blood sample obtained after the injection of iodinated I 131 albumin. The formula for calculating each blood volume determination after the first one thus becomes: Net cpm/mL reference solution blood x DF = blood Net cpm/mL Net cpm/mL volume postinjection minus background (in mL) blood sample blood sample Plasma Volume Determination The procedure is essentially the same as that for blood volume determination, except that the blood sample drawn from the patient is centrifuged, the red blood cells are removed, and net cpm/mL of the plasma is determined. The formula for calculation of plasma volume, therefore is: Net cpm/mL reference solution x DF = plasma Net cpm/mL patient’s plasma sample volume (in mL) Protein Turnover Studies Dosages used have ranged from 10 to 150 microcuries. After injection, a period of seven days should be allowed before determinations are made to permit the elimination of any degraded protein in the dose. Radiation Dosimetry The estimated absorbed radiation doses to an average patient (70 kg) from an intravenous injection of 50 microcuries of Iodinated I 131 Albumin Injection USP are shown in Table 4. For doses of 10, 25, 75, 150, 500 and 750 microcuries, the estimated absorbed doses are 0.2, 0.5, 1.5, 3, 10 and 15 times the number of rads given, respectively. Table 4

CONTRAINDICATIONS None known.

WARNINGS A few instances of hyperpyrexia and aseptic (chemical) meningeal irritation have been reported with the use of iodinated I 131 albumin in cisternography. Iodinated I 131 Albumin Injection is not approved for use in cisternography.

ADVERSE REACTIONS Although the immunological properties of albumin human are believed to be virtually unaltered by the iodination process, there is a theoretical possibility that allergic reactions may occur in patients receiving additional doses a number of weeks after an initial dose.

FDA lists 2 drug label records with IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

2 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

What is Volumex used for?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Volumex (Iodinated I 131 Allbumin injection) is indicated for use in determinations of total blood and plasma volumes and in protein turnover studies

Who makes Volumex?
Iso-Tex Diagnostics, Inc. is the labeler of record for Volumex. 2 FDA label records share the active ingredient IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Volumex come in?
administered by intravenous. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Volumex prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human prescription drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN?
Yes. 2 FDA drug label records list IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Volumex been recalled?
2 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.