Water for Injection

Question 1

Pharmacology and presentation of Water for injection?

Answer 1

10ml Polyamp

Water for injection is sterilised water used to dilute or dissolve drugs and is slightly hypotonic.

Question 2

Indicators of Water for injection?

Answer 2

• Dissolve or dilution of drugs

Question 3

Contraindications of Water for injection?

Answer 3

• Known allergy

Question 4

Cautions of Water for injection?

Answer 4

• NIL

Question 5

Side Effects of Water for injection?

Answer 5

• NIL

Question 6

Dosing Regimes of Water for injection?

Answer 6

• Can be IV, IO, IM or nebulised as required
• Approved use with Ceftriaxone, Glucagon, Hydrocortisone, Salbutamol & Ketamine

Question 7

Onset and duration of Water for injection?

Answer 7

• Onset Immediate
• Duration varies