Ganciclovir
(Cytovene ®) |
| Usual
Diluents |
| NS, D5W,
LR |
| Standard
Dilutions [Amount of drug]
[Infusion volume] [Infusion rate] |
[5 to 6 mg/kg] [100 ml] [60 min]
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| Stability
/ Miscellaneous |
EXP: 1 DAY (REF).
Exception: IV ganciclovir, when reconstituted with sterile water for injection, further diluted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, stored refrigerated at 5°C (41°F) in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bags, remains physically and chemically stable for 14 days.
Reconstitute vial with 10 ml of Sterile Water for Injection (do not use bacteriostatic water), and shake well to dissolve drug.
Vial stability: stable at room temperature for 12
hours (Do not refrigerate). Remember when further
diluted with NS or D5W, final solution should be
refrigerated until ready for use.
Label: Refrigerate. In-line 0.22m filter recommended.
Maximum concentration: 10 mg/ml.
Follow chemotherapy handling precautions when preparing.
Must adjust dose in renal failure. |
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