What is meropenem compatible with?
Meropenem is compatible with potassium chloride (KCl) in concentrations of IO mmol/L and 40 mmol/L in NS and D5W at 23°C. The presence of KCl did not affect the stability of meropenem. No significant change in pH was observed during the study period.
Is LR and Merrem compatible?
Compatibility: Solutions Compatible: D5W, 0.9%NS, D5NS, ringer’s solution, ringer’s lactate. Additives/Above Cassette Compatible: no information….Meropenem.
| SC | NO |
|---|---|
| IV Intermittent Infusion | YES Usual dilution: 20 mg/mL Infusion time: 30 minutes |
| IV Continuous Infusion | NO |
Is Merrem and Vanc compatible?
No interactions were found between meropenem and vancomycin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is Merrem and Zyvox compatible?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between meropenem and Zyvox.
Is Merrem compatible with vancomycin?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Merrem and vancomycin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What is not compatible with LR?
Eight drugs, ciprofloxacin, cyclosporine, diazepam, ketamine, lorazepam, nitroglycerin, phenytoin, and propofol, were found to be incompatible and should not be administered with LR.
What is Y-site compatibility?
Y-site Compatibility – A single drug that is administered simultaneously at a Y-site connection with another drug in a solution. Solution Compatibility – A single drug in a solution. Admixture Compatibility – Two drugs in a solution.
Can Merrem be given through a midline?
4.7- 6.821,22 ~323-36422 Meropenem • Used via midline by Dickson et al., no reports of extravasation, necrosis etc. Likely used via midline in Underwood et al. 2019 without apparent serious injury despite 13 extravasation events, cumulative number of OPAT days >200.
How do you mix meropenem?
Meropenem to be used for bolus intravenous injection should be reconstituted with sterile water for injection. For intravenous infusion, meropenem vials may be directly reconstituted with 0.9 % sodium chloride or 5% glucose solutions for infusion. Each vial is for single use only.
Does LR expire?
So what Kind of shelf life does a bag of Lactated Ringer’s have? It varies widely by manufacture and packaging I find examples ranging from 18 months to 5 Years.
Can you run antibiotics with LR?
According to the FDA-approved package insert (and several other references), ceftriaxone can safely be administered as long as it is given in a separate IV line from LR. It could also be given through the same IV line as long as there was sufficient flushing of the line between the ceftriaxone and LR administrations.