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Product NDC (as listed)71872-7276Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width71872-7276Add the package segment from the table below.

Product information

Brand name (proprietary)
Ephedrine Sulfate
Generic name (nonproprietary)
ephedrine sulfate
Active ingredients
Ephedrine sulfate — 50 mg/mL
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Intravenous
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 214579
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (Mechanism)Adrenergic beta-Agonists (Mechanism)Increased Norepinephrine Activity (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers
Product ID 71872-7276_58b64c01-cf96-1db1-e063-6294a90a7fabSPL ID 58b64c01-cf96-1db1-e063-6294a90a7fabSPL set ID d89dd8d5-7698-61db-e053-2a95a90a764bRxCUI 1116294UNII U6X61U5ZEG
Pharmacologic class
Norepinephrine Releasing Agent; alpha-Adrenergic Agonist; beta-Adrenergic Agonist

Billing references

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HCPCS codeNo match

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Administration

Drug administration (CPT 96360–96549)

When a clinician administers the drug, the administration is reported separately. Codes in this range cover hydration, therapeutic injections and infusions, and chemotherapy or other complex drug administration. The right code depends on route, duration and drug type, and self-administered drugs are not billed this way.

How CPT relates to drug billing

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective .

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Ephedrine sulfate injection is indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. Ephedrine sulfate injection is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent that is indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. ( 1 )

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Other NDCs under ANDA 214579

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 214579
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
Ephedrine SulfateEphedrine sulfate 50 mg/mLInjectionIntravenousMedical Purchasing Solutions, LLC71872-7378
Ephedrine SulfateEphedrine sulfate 50 mg/mLInjectionIntravenousEugia US LLC55150-373

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