FDA drug class
Plasma Volume Expanders list
Every FDA-approved prescription drug the FDA NDC directory tags with the Plasma Volume Expander [EPC] class, with brand names and DEA schedules.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
The FDA NDC directory lists 2 single-ingredient drugs in this class: dextran 40, hetastarch.
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Plasma Volume Expanders (2)
| Drug | Brand names | Type | NDC listings | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dextran 40 | LMD in Dextrose, LMD in Sodium Chloride | Single ingredient | 2 | Not controlled |
| Hetastarch | Hextend | Single ingredient | 3 | Not controlled |
FDA established pharmacologic class: Plasma Volume Expander [EPC].
Questions
What drugs are Plasma Volume Expanders?
The FDA NDC directory lists 2 single-ingredient drugs in this class: dextran 40, hetastarch.
Where does this list come from?
From the established pharmacologic class (EPC) field FDA publishes for each listing in the NDC directory. A drug is listed when most of its prescription listings carry the class.