OB-GYN 101
Pharmacy

Category:

• Electrolyte and water

Description:

• Fluid, nutrient replenisher

Indications:

• ONLY for diluting or dissolving drugs intended for parenteral injections, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered

Contraindications:

• Incompatibility with drug to be diluted, as listed by the manufacturer of the drug

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C; not known if fetal harm occurs due to lack of study

• Consult manufacturer’s instructions for appropriate dilution or volume for dissolving drugs to be injected, including rate of administration

• Inspect reconstituted (diluted or dissolved) drugs for clarity and freedom from precipitation or discoloration prior to administration

• Use with caution in diabetic patients

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• fever, local tenderness, abscess, tissue necrosis or infection at injection site

• venous thrombosis, phlebitits

Administered intravenously

• The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection should follow the manufacturer recommendations of the drug to be administered.

• These parenterals should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.