Medication Reconstitutions - ED Flashcards
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Reconstitution solution for Ampicillin, CeFAZolin, cefOXitin, CefTAZidime, CefTRIAXone IV:
Sterile Water for Injection (SWFI)
Reconsitution solution for CefTRIAXone IM:
SWFI or 1% lidocaine
Generic for Ancef
CeFAZolin
Generic for Mefoxin
cefOXitin
Generic for Fortaz
CefTAZidime
Generic for Rocephin
CefTRIAXone
Ampicillin vial size and volume of diluent to add:
500 mg and 1.8 mL
Reconstituted concentration of Ampicillin
250 mg/mL
Maximum administration concentration of Ampicillin
100 mg/mL
Usual administration concentration and diluent of Ampicillin
30 mg/mL NS only
Administration rate of Ampicillin for rapid infusion vs. intermittent infusion:
rapid: = 500 mg over 3-5 min; >500mg over 10-15 min
intermittent: 15 min
CeFAZolin vial size and volume of diluent to add:
1g and 2.5mL
Reconstituted concentration of CeFAZolin
330mg/mL
Maximum administration concentration of CeFAZolin
100 mg/mL
Usual administration concentration and diluent of CeFAZolin
20 mg/mL D5W or NS
Administration rate of CeFAZolin
Rapid: 3-5 min; Intermittent: 30 mins
cefOxitin vial size and volume of diluent to add:
1gm and 10 mL
Reconstituted concentration of cefOXitin
95 mg/mL
Maximum administration concentration of cefOXitin
200 mg/mL
Usual administration concentration and diluent of cefOXitin
40 mg/mL D5W or NS
Administration rates of cefOXitin
rapid: 3-5 min; Intermittent: 30 mins
CefTAZidime vial size and volume of diluent to add:
1 gm and 10 mL
Reconstituted concentration of CefTAZidime
100 mg/mL
Maximum administration concentration of CefTAZidime
100 mg/mL