Compatibility of amphotericin B with certain large-volume parenterals
Jurgens, R.W.; DeLuca, P.P.; Papadimitriou, D.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 38(3): 377-378
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9289 PMID: 7223753 Document Number: 179116
Amphotericin B at 100 mu g/ml was added to 5% dextrose injection, lactated Ringer's injection, 0.9% sodium chloride injection, 5% dextrose and 0.9% sodium chloride injection and 5% dextrose and lactated Ringer's injection. Precipitation occurred in all the i.v. sols. containing electrolytes and it is suggested that only 5% dextrose or sterile water should be used for i.v. administration of amphotericin B.