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Sterile Water (Sterile Water For Injection)
Sterile Water For Injection, marketed by Pfizer, is a widely used product for dilution or dissolution in injectable formulations. Its key strength lies in its established market presence and the key composition patent, which is set to expire in 2028, providing a period of exclusivity. However, the primary risk is competition from alternatives such as Sterile Saline and Filtered Water, which can serve similar purposes in various medical applications.
At a glance
| Generic name | Sterile Water For Injection |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Pfizer |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 2019 |
Approved indications
- Dilution or Dissolution for Injection
Common side effects
- febrile response
- local tenderness
- abscess
- tissue necrosis
- infection at the site of injection
- venous thrombosis
- phlebitis extending from the site of injection
- extravasation
Drug interactions
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Key clinical trials
- Safety and Immunogenicity Trial of PepGNP-COVID19 Vaccine in Adults (PHASE1)
- Randomized Trial of COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations (Cobovax Study) (PHASE4)
- Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Inclisiran in Children With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (PHASE3)
- Individual Differences in Acute Response to Experimental Inflammation: Microcirculatory Changes and Psychological Predictors (NA)
- Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Larsucosterol in Participants With Alcohol-associated Hepatitis (AH) (PHASE3)
- hCG Treatment for Rehabilitation From a TBI (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Efficacy and Safety in Imlifidase Desensitized Kidney Tx Patients, Including Two Non-Comparative Reference Cohorts (PHASE3)
- Understanding the Immune Response to Two Different Meningitis Vaccines (PHASE4)
Primary sources
Every claim on this page is sourced from regulatory or scientific primary sources. See our editorial policy for full methodology.
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Sterile Water CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Sterile Water updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Pfizer portfolio CI