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Reconstitution

Meaning

Reconstitution is the clinical and pharmaceutical process of preparing a sterile solution for administration by adding a specified volume of a diluent, such as bacteriostatic water or saline, to a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powdered substance, typically a peptide or hormone. This step is necessary to transform the stable, dry powder form of the medication into an injectable liquid form suitable for subcutaneous or intramuscular administration. Precise adherence to reconstitution protocols is essential to ensure the correct concentration and sterility of the final product.