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Drug compatibility with various closed intravenous infusion containers
Chang-Yu Zhu1,2, Hui-Ying Zuo1, Hong-Lin Li1
1Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Frontiers in Pharmacology
|January 23, 2024
Summary
This study found that closed intravenous infusion containers are compatible with common injections. Optimizing the preparation process is key to reducing particulate contaminants for improved medication safety.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Medication safety is paramount in clinical practice.
- Intravenous (i.v.) infusion containers play a critical role in drug delivery.
- Ensuring drug compatibility with infusion containers is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically compare drug compatibility with various closed i.v. infusion containers.
- To provide a reference for selecting superior infusion containers.
- To enhance medication safety in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated four common injections (ceftazidime, pantoprazole sodium, ambroxol hydrochloride, edaravone).
- Tested three types of closed i.v. infusion containers (non-PVC, upright polypropylene, inner sealed polypropylene).
- Assessed particle counts, pH, physical properties, and drug concentrations over time using light obscuration and HPLC.
Main Results:
- Non-PVC bags showed higher particle counts in some cases compared to polypropylene bags.
- Particle counts increased significantly in diluted injections within all containers, particularly for small particles.
- pH, physical properties, and drug concentrations remained stable across all tested containers and injections.
Conclusions:
- All tested closed i.v. infusion containers demonstrated good compatibility with the evaluated injections.
- Chinese-manufactured infusion containers meet international quality standards.
- Optimization of intravenous admixture preparation is necessary to minimize particulate contaminants.
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