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DARZALEX - Storage and Stability After Dilution in Diluents Other than Normal Saline

Last Updated: 01/30/2025

SUMMARY  

  • Please refer to local prescribing information for storage and stability information.
  • Janssen cannot recommend any practices, procedures, or storage conditions that deviate from product labeling and are not approved by the regulatory agencies.

STORAGE AND STABILITY

  • There is no data to support the storge and stability of DARZALEX after dilution in diluents other than normal saline.
    • DARZALEX is administered as an intravenous infusion following dilution with
      0.9% Sodium Chloride.1
    • Since DARZALEX does not contain a preservative, diluted solutions should be administered within 15 hours (including infusion time) at room temperature 15°C-25°C (59°F-77°F) and in room light.1
    • If not used immediately, the diluted solution can be stored prior to administration for up to 24 hours at refrigerated conditions 2°C-8°C (36°F-46°F) and protected from light. Do not freeze.1
    • Do not store any unused portion of the infusion solution for reuse. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.1

Literature Search

A literature search of MEDLINE®, Embase®, BIOSIS Previews®, and Derwent Drug File databases (and/or other resources, including internal/external databases) was conducted on 27 January 2025.

 

References

1 Data on File. Daratumumab Intravenous Formulation Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS). Janssen Research & Development, LLC. EDMS-ERI-78724630; 2024.