Please note, this OEL/ADE monograph also applies to diamorphine hydrochloride (CAS RN 1502-95-0) and Diamorphine hydrochloride monohydrate (CAS RN 5893-91-4). Diamorphine, also known as heroin, is a narcotic analgesic and a Schedule I controlled substance (opium derivative) listed in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Sale is forbidden in the United States by Federal statute. Internationally, diamorphine is controlled under Schedules I and IV of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. As heroin, it is illegal to manufacture, possess, or sell in the United States and the UK. However, under the name diamorphine, it is a legal prescription drug in the United Kingdom. Diamorphine, as a prescription medication in the United Kingdom, is indicated for use in the treatment of severe pain associated with surgical procedures, myocardial infarction, or pain in the terminally ill, and for the relief of dyspnea in acute pulmonary edema.
Affygility Solutions has an occupational exposure limit (OEL) and control band assignment for this active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This monograph also contains the acceptable daily exposure (ADE) value.
OEL Fastrac monographs are a cost-effective and convenient way to meet the requirements for PDEs (ADEs) contained in the EMA Guideline on setting health based exposure limits for use in risk identification in the manufacture of different medicinal products in shared facilities (EMA/CHMP/CVMP/SWP/169430/2012), as well as PIC/S and ANVISA requirements, and to obtain the following information:
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