Lecture 7: Miscellaneous Sterile Meds Flashcards

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Small volume parenteral (SPV)

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containers holding 100 mL or less (25, 50, 100)
- minibag
- ampules
- vials
- prefilled syringes
- ready to use systems

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Large volume parenteral

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containers holding 100 mL or more (250, 500, 1L)
- Plastic bags
- glass bottles

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Plastic bags LVP Pro

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more common
dont break/shatter
weigh less
easier to store/dispose

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Plastic bag LVP con

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insulin/others adsorb to plastic
may leach/pull plasticizer out (use PVC free bag)
Punctures easily

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Glass LVP pro

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safely use, avoid some adsorb
easy to inspect contents

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Glass LVP con

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breakable
challenging to store/dispense

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Vials SVP

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glass or plastic
liquids or lyophilized powder
single or multi dose

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Single dose vial

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no preservative
discard after 1 use
otherwise = bacterial infections

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Multi dose vial

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contains preservative
inhibit growth

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Generally you discard multi dose vials after _____ days

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28 days after intial use
Otherwise check manufacturer spec

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prefilled syringes

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not common in pharmacy compounding
manufacturer dispense
can manipulate for pt need

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Ready to use systems

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Specifically designed minibag w/ adaptor for attaching a drug vial
- admixing just before administration
- expensive

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Needles for compounding

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17-20 gauge
viscous solution = larger lumen (17) //cyclosporin
rubber closure cored easily = smaller lumen (20)

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Needle gauge range

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27 (smallest) to 13 (largest)

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Choosing needle for patient care depends on

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patient age/size
administration rate (faster rate, larger volume - big needle)
administration type (IM, IV, SQ, intradermal)

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Preservatives

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required in all multiple-dose parenteral products to inhibit microbial growth that may be introduced during withdrawal of individual doses

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Antioxidants

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prevent oxidative decomposition of drugs in solution
- Maintain product stability by being preferentially oxidized and gradually consumed over the shelf life of the product
- Salts of sulfur dioxide are the most common antioxidants used in aqueous parenterals

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Most manufacturers don’t put antioxidants because

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Sulfur salts = allergy risk

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Buffers

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Drug solubility/stability may require certain pH
Buffer systems for parenterals consist of a weak base and the salt of a weak base OR a weak acid and the salt of a weak acid (to keep that drug at a certain pH to improve stability)

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Changes in pH happen over time

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Dissolving glass constitutes
Releasing constitutes from rubber/closures/plastic components in packaging
Dissolving gases and vapors from the airspace in the container
Reactions within the drug product itself

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Solubilizing agents

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Added to increase drug solubility by using non-aqueous solvents

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Chelating agents

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infrequently but occasionally needed, added to inactivate metals (copper, iron, zinc) that catalyze oxidative degradation of drug molecules

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Sources of metal contamination

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Raw material impurities
Solvents (i.e. water)
Rubber stoppers
Containers
Equipment used in the manufacturing process

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Inert gases

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enhancing integrity of oxygen sensitive medications by displacing the air in the solution (remove oxygen and replace it with a different gas)

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Impact of med additives greatest for
special populations (elderly, pediatric/neonatal) - Don’t always have the reserve to process and metabolize these additives the same way an adult patient would Hypersensitivities Liver/renal dysfunction Propylene glycol/benzyl alcohol toxicity
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HD propylene glycol toxicity
continuous or prolonged IV use --> accumulation = metabolic acidosis affects adults (hepatic/renal insufficiency) and children (VLBW infants + neonates)
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HD benzyl alcohol toxicity
Neonates affected - gasping syndrome large amounts = fatal toxicity (metabolic acidosis = extreme respiratory distress, CNS dysfunction, hypotension, CV collapse)
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How to avoid gasping syndrome in neonates
use preservative-free medications to avoid benzyl alcohol
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Filters
used to remove glass, microorganisms, air
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Filter needle
ampule - separate disk or within tubing for IV administration)
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Filtration can take place at different steps in medication use
1. during compounding (of most concern) 2. during administration (in line filters)
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Filtration can take place at different steps in medication use
1. during compounding (of most concern) 2. during administration (in line filters)
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Filters classified by
pore size
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TPN filter size
0.22 microns
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TNA and lipid filter size
1.2 micron
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Particle filter size
5 microns
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Bacterial filter size
0.22 micron
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Amphotericin B filter
5 micron, into D5W
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Infliximab filter
in line sterile nonpyrogenic low protein binding filter pore size ≤ 1.2 microns
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Air embolism
when air introduced into circulation - lodges rare but fatal remove air from syringes use in line filter (not used for all administration)
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Pyrogens
metabolic byproducts of living organisms rarely fatal but can cause discomfort - fever, chills, - increase BP, decreased respiration - nausea, severe diarrhea - pain in back of legs
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Sterile intranasal/inhalation
Local = albuterol systemic = fentanyl, midazolam (sedation) Consider adding buffers, preservatives, tonicity adjusters, antioxidants, surfactants, viscosity inducing agents
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sterile irrigation
used to flush, soak, irrigate wound/body cavities ex: bladder irrigation CONSIDER TONICITY, pH related to site Can't be given parenterally
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Epidural administration
temporary or permanent catheter - space in central cavities between dura mater and vertebral column For pain management MUST BE STERILE ANd PRESERVATIVE FREE --- otherwise can cause nerve damage
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Intrathecal administration
medication placed into the subarachnoid space (underneath the arachnoid mater, the innermost meninge), filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that baths the brain and spinal cord Highest risk of bacterial contamination Because CSF is a great media for bacteria growth
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Uses of intrathecal administration
(less common than epidural ROA) - Single doses of narcotic medications - Antibiotics to treat specific CNS infections (systemic antibiotic administration doesn’t penetrate certain space) - Chemotherapy - Implantable infusion pumps for chronic medication administration (i.e. intrathecal Baclofen, reduce spasticity)
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Ophthalmic prep
deliver drug on the eye, into the eye, or onto conjunctiva May be solutions, suspensions, ointments, (compounded) or inserts (not compounded/from manufacturer) Also require that pH, viscosity and tonicity of the formulation is tightly controlled May be used for local effect (miosis, mydriasis, anesthesia) or for reduction of intraocular pressure
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Transcorneal transport
NOT an effective process (drugs administered topically onto the eye really don’t absorb into the eye very well) If medications are needed in interior of eye they must be administered intravitreally/intraophthalmic via an injectable process
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Opthalamic prep complexity
Also require that pH, viscosity and tonicity of the formulation is tightly controlled Technically complex, requires extensive calculations for appropriate pH and tonicity Viscosity enhancers may be added to increase viscosity and subsequently, drug exposure
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Garbing Procedure for Non-Hazardous Medication Preparation
Remove all jewelry, jackets, vests, hats, etc. Shoe covers, stepping over line of demarcation Face mask, head/hair cover(s) Wash hands At least 30 seconds Hands, forearm, fingernails Don gown Enter cleanroom Hand cleansing with alcohol-based product Don sterile gloves Routinely disinfect gloves with sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol
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Cleaning hood
When cleaning the horizontal laminar airflow workbench (LAFW), the correct order of cleaning surfaces and the motion to clean is: Top, using side to side motion from inside out Hanging pole using gripping motion Sides, using top to bottom motion from inside out Bottom, using side to side motion from inside out Use a new wipe for each surface cleaned Cleaning the diffuser (the “back” of the hood, the grate in front of the HEPA filter) is controversial and facility-dependent based on type of compounding being completed If diffuser is to be cleaned, should be occur first