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Hydroxyethyl Starch

Generic Name
Hydroxyethyl Starch
Brand Names
Hespan, Hextend, Volulyte, Voluven
Drug Type
Small Molecule
CAS Number
9005-27-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
875Y4127EA

Overview

Hydroxyethyl starch (HES/HAES) is a nonionic starch derivative. Hydroxyethyl starches (HES) are synthetic colloids commonly used for fluid resuscitation to replace intravascular volume. HES is a general term and can be sub-classified according to average molecular weight, molar substitution, concentration, C2/C6 ratio and Maximum Daily Dose.

Background

Hydroxyethyl starch (HES/HAES) is a nonionic starch derivative. Hydroxyethyl starches (HES) are synthetic colloids commonly used for fluid resuscitation to replace intravascular volume. HES is a general term and can be sub-classified according to average molecular weight, molar substitution, concentration, C2/C6 ratio and Maximum Daily Dose.

Indication

An intravenous solution of hydroxyethyl starch is used to prevent shock following severe blood loss caused by trauma, surgery, or other issues.

Associated Conditions

  • Hypovolaemia

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/10/29
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
2022/07/27
Not Applicable
Recruiting
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
2022/07/27
Not Applicable
Completed
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
2020/09/28
N/A
Completed
The George Institute for Global Health, Australia
2018/09/19
Not Applicable
Completed
Holbaek Sygehus
2018/03/15
Early Phase 1
UNKNOWN
2017/11/22
Phase 4
Completed
2017/11/09
Phase 4
Completed
2017/10/11
Not Applicable
Completed
2017/09/11
Phase 4
Completed

FDA Approved Products

Product Name
Manufacturer
Route
Strength
Approved
NDC Code
Hextend
INTRAVENOUS
6 g in 100 mL
2023/02/15
0409-1555
Hetastarch in Sodium Chloride
INTRAVENOUS
6 g in 100 mL
2022/07/21
0409-7248
6% HETASTARCH IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE
HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
INTRAVENOUS
6 g in 100 mL
2024/01/29
51662-1317

EMA Approved Products

Medicine Name
EMA Number
Auth. Holder
Country
Drug Type
Status
Issued
Opinion
Revision

No EMA products found

No EMA products found for this drug

Singapore Approved Products

Product Name
Manufacturer
Dosage Form
Strength
Approved
Approval No.
VOLUVEN SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 6%
INJECTION
60 g/l
2003/05/16
SIN12297P

China Approved Products

Product Name
Approval No.
Manufacturer
Dosage Form
Trade Name
Strength
Type
Status
Date
Import
Hydroxyethyl Starch 20 Sodium Chloride Injection
国药准字H20023029
N/A
N/A
500ml:30g羟乙基淀粉20与4.5g氯化钠
Chemical Drug
Approved
2010/09/30
Domestic
Hydroxyethyl Starch 20 Sodium Chloride Injection
国药准字H20033771
注射剂
N/A
500ml:30g的羟乙基淀粉20与氯化钠4.5g
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/07/23
Domestic
Hydroxyethyl Starch 20 Sodium Chloride Injection
国药准字H37023644
注射剂
N/A
500ml:30g羟乙基淀粉20与氯化钠4.5g
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/06/30
Domestic
Hydroxyethyl Starch 20 Sodium Chloride Injection
国药准字H20013073
注射剂
N/A
250ml:15g羟乙基淀粉20与氯化钠2.25g
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/06/30
Domestic
Hydroxyethyl Starch 20 Sodium Chloride Injection
国药准字H37021515
注射剂
N/A
500ml:30g羟乙基淀粉20与4.5g氯化钠
Chemical Drug
Approved
2015/10/29
Domestic
Hydroxyethyl Starch 20 Sodium Chloride Injection
国药准字H19999409
注射剂
N/A
500ml:30g羟乙基淀粉20与氯化钠4.5g
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/09/10
Domestic
HydroxyethylStarch 20 SodiumChloride Injection
国药准字H61023086
N/A
N/A
500ml:30g羟乙基淀粉20与氯化钠4.5g
Chemical Drug
Approved
2003/04/18
Domestic
Hydroxyethyl Starch 20 Sodium Chloride Injection
国药准字H15021423
注射剂
N/A
250ml:15g羟乙基淀粉20与氯化钠2.25g
Chemical Drug
Approved
2016/03/30
Domestic
Hydroxyethyl Starch 20 Sodium Chloride Injection
国药准字H20033770
注射剂
N/A
250ml:15g的羟乙基淀粉20与氯化钠2.25g
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/07/23
Domestic
HydroxyethylStarch 20 SodiumChloride Injection
国药准字H32020977
注射剂
N/A
500ml:30g的羟乙基淀粉20,氯化钠4.5g
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/07/30
Domestic

Australia Approved Products

Product Name
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Status
Reg. Date
Ingredient
VOLUVEN 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 250 mL solution for intravenous infusion bag
120359
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Active
2006/11/13
hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4
VOLUVEN 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 500 mL solution for intravenous infusion bag
120361
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Active
2006/11/13
hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4
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