IV Medication

Question 1

Co-Amoxiclav (Augmentin)

Answer 1

IV Injection - administer over 3-4min
600mg in 10ml water for injection
1.2g in 20ml water for injection

IV Infusion - administer over 30-40min
600mg in 50ml Sodium Chloride
1.2mg in 100ml Sodium Chloride

Question 2

Cyclizine

Answer 2

IV Injection - administer over 3-5min
Cyclizine lactate 50mg in 1ml
Dilute to 5-10ml using glucose 5% or water for injection

Question 3

Tazocin

Answer 3

Piperacillin with tazobactam

IV Infusion - administer over 30min
2.25g reconstitute in 10ml water for injection
4.5g reconstitute in 20ml water for injection
Dilute in 50-150ml of sodium chloride.

IV Injectiohn - Unlicensed but considered in fluid restrictions.

Question 4

Morphine Sulphate

Answer 4

Ampule 10mg in 1ml
Ampule 15mg in 1ml

IV Injection - administer slowly