Gatifloxacin Tequin ®

Usual Diluents

D5W,   NS,  D5NS,  D5LR

Standard Dilutions   [Amount of drug]  [Infusion volume]  [Infusion rate]

[400 mg] [200 ml] [60 min] [200 mg] [100 ml] [60 min] Also available in premixed bags – same concentration as above.

Stability / Miscellaneous

EXP: 14 days RT or REF. Usual dose: 400 mg po/IV qd Cannot be given IM. [CRCL >40]: No changes. [<40 ]: 400mg x1, then 200mg qd Stability of TEQUIN Injection Following Dilution: TEQUIN Injection, when diluted in a compatible intravenous fluid to a concentration of 2 mg/mL, is stable for 14 days when stored between 20°C to 25°C or when stored under refrigeration between 2°C to 8°C. TEQUIN Injection, when diluted to a concentration of 2 mg/mL in a compatible intravenous fluid EXCEPT FOR 5% SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION, USP, may be stored for up to 6 months at -25°C to -10°C (-13°F to 14°F). Frozen solutions may be thawed at controlled room temperature. Solutions that have been thawed are stable for 14 days after removal from the freezer when stored between 20°C to 25°C or when stored under refrigeration between 2°C to 8°C. Solutions should not be refrozen.