IV Compatibilites

Question 1

IV compatibilities

Answer 1

Trusses
Kings guide
Handbook on injectable drugs - ASHP

Question 2

Acyclovir

Answer 2

( Zovirax )

IV slow over one hour ( to protect kidneys )

Mix with sterile water ( not bacteriostatic water which contains benzoyl alcohol or parabens. Preservatives )

Do not refrigerate. If refrigerate and ppt forms. Leave out at room temp to dissolve

Question 3

Ampicillin

Answer 3

AmpicilliN = NS
UnasyN = NS

Incompatible with most drugs

Question 4

Cephalosporins

Answer 4

Most are D5W or NS

Adjust in renal except for ceftriaxone
CEFTRIAXONE : do no need to dose adjust in renal failure. Not affected by patients going through dialysis
NS D5W yes but no lactated ringers ( has calcium incompatible with Ceftriaxone )

Question 5

Carbapenems

Answer 5

Primaxin: #1 SE : seizures

NS
Ertapenem ( INvanz) NS
Doripenem ( Doribax ) NS
Meropenem ( Merrem )

Question 6

Ciprofloxacin

Answer 6

Premade for you
Store bags at room temp. Dont refrigerate
Protect from light. Foil around it.

Question 7

Levofloxacin

Answer 7

Room temp. Protect from light

Question 8

Vancomycin

Answer 8

Oto and nephrotox]

Powder stored at room temp.
Diluted with d5w or NS

Premade vanco frozen

Question 9

Daptomycin

Answer 9

Cubincin
cross out D never in D5W

Can you use strep pneumonia in lungs? No binds to surfactant

Refrigerated