Watch for Chemo Drugs that can "Melt" IV Supplies

October 2015

You'll hear more about IV drug Incompatibilities...due to recent reports of chemotherapy drugs "melting" supplies that are used for prep.

Solution compatibility. Work with colleagues to standardize prep of all IV meds...including new and nonformulary drugs.

For example, stick to one diluent for all IV preps...unless there's an incompatibility or a patient-specific reason not to use it.

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Table of Contents

Practice Reduce Medication Waste to Save Money
Anticoagulants Dispense Two Kengreal Infusions for Heavier Patients
Recalls Pull Recalled Meds Immediately
Transitions of Care Help Make Sure Patients Get the Right Meds During Transitions of Care
Interactions Lookout for Patients on Clopidogrel Plus Repaglinide
Neurology & Pain Don't Think of Ionsys as Just Another Fentanyl Patch
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Clarify Questionable Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Meds on RXs
Extravasations Use Auxiliary Labels to Prevent Extravasation Injuries
Biosimilars Think of Biosimilars as "Highly Similar" Biologics
Anticoagulants Make Sure Doses of Blood Thinners are Available When Scheduled
IV Medications Watch for Chemo Drugs that can "Melt" IV Supplies