How fast Do you Push diuril?
Chlorthiazide (Diuril) Use at least 18 mL of Sterile Water to dilute for IVP. Rate of administration is 100 mg/min.
What are the guidelines for IV administration?
Practice guidelines recommend that patients receiving IV therapy for more than six days should be assessed for an intermediate or long-term venous access device (CDC, 2017). If a patient has an order to keep a vein open, or “TKVO,” the usual rate of infusion is 20 to 50 ml per hour (Fraser Health Authority, 2014).
Can IV drug be given IM?
The intramuscular route is used where effects are desired over a longer period of time than can be expected after intravenous injection, for drugs that are too irritant to be given subcutaneously, or for oily solutions, which cannot be given intravenously.
What form does Dilaudid come in?
Currently approved hydromorphone products include tablets of 2, 4, and 8 mg, extended release tablets of 8, 12, 16, 32 mg, oral solution of 5 mg/5 ml viscous liquid, and ampules of 1, 2, 4, and 10 mg/ml sterile solution for parenteral administration.
How do you give Diuril IV?
Intravenous Sodium DIURIL may be given slowly by direct intravenous injection or by intravenous infusion. Extravasation must be rigidly avoided. Do not give subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The usual adult dosage is 0.5 to 1 g once or twice a day.
What happens when you push IV meds too fast?
Too rapid administration of high doses (greater than 500 mg administered over less than 10 minutes) may precipitate hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia and sudden death.
How do you administer hydromorphone?
Hydromorphone injection comes as a solution (liquid) to inject under the skin, into a vein, or into a muscle. It is usually injected once every 2 to 3 hours as needed. Use hydromorphone injection exactly as directed.
How do you push chlorothiazide?
Chlorothiazide sodium for injection may be given slowly by direct intravenous injection or by intravenous infusion. Extravasation must be rigidly avoided. Do not give subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The usual adult dosage is 500 mg to 1 g once or twice a day.