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1Medicines Research Unit, School of Health and Community Studies, University of Derby, U.K.
Abstract:
The stability of cimetidine (Tagamet) was investigated in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) mixtures containing different amino acid sources. TPN mixtures were stored at 5 degrees C in ethylvinyl acetate bags for 28 days and analysed by stability-indicating high-pressure liquid chromatography. Results indicated that cimetidine was physically compatible and chemically stable (less than 5% degradation) for at least 28 days in TPN mixtures containing either Freamine III, Vamin 14 or Aminoplex 12 as the amino acid source.
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