Intravenous Metronidazole

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Vicky RVN — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:33:01 GMT

Ours have the see through packaging, have only recently (in past year) starting coming in an envelope.

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Claire Cameron — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:24:46 GMT

[quote user="Vicky SVN"]It says on our bags to keep out of sunlight[/quote]

same here

[quote user="Vicky SVN"]They send it to us in thick brown envelopes so keep it in them[/quote]

Ours are sent in the clear outer packaging. We keep 'em in a dark cupboard but don't come from wholesaler any different to any other fluids

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Vicky RVN — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:29:35 GMT

[quote user="phrin"]

i am confused...

our metronidaloze bags come in transparent packaging, and have no warnings regarding exposure to light on the bag..... must admit i haven't checked the formulary, but most drugs come with storage requirements printed on the package don't they? or am i being naive? lol

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It says on our bags to keep out of sunlight. They send it to us in thick brown envelopes so keep it in them.

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Uns — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:53:45 GMT

Thanks a million answered all my questions and

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:26:46 GMT

[quote user="S-J"]

[quote user="Nick Shackleton"]

[quote user="phrin"]

i am confused...

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Nowt in formulary, but then again it is not a veterinary product. but on a few human medical site says "store out of sunlight and protect from sunlight" so one would guess that means before and during usage.

[/quote]Good thing we dont have any windows then

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Indeed it is!!!

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

S-J — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:18:58 GMT

[quote user="Nick Shackleton"]

[quote user="phrin"]

i am confused...

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[/quote]Good thing we dont have any windows then

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:14:31 GMT

[quote user="phrin"]

i am confused...

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Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Phrin Vernon RVN — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:35:57 GMT

i am confused...

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:29:28 GMT

Dosage: 10mg/kg slow IV

I prefer to use either a fluid pump or a syringe driver, usually give it over 45mins up to 1hr.

You would have to give it by hand infusion if no pump or syringe driver available (not ideal)

Adverse effects in animals are uncommon and are generally limited to vomiting. CNS toxicity (nystagmus, ataxia, knuckling, head tilt and seizures), hepatotoxicity and haematuria. Excessive salivation in noted in some cats. Prolonged usage or the presence of pre-existing hepatic disease may predispose to CNS toxicity. Use in caution in the 1st trimester of pregnancy as can be teratogenic (birth defects)

The reason it is wrapped is because it is light sensitive. and can become unstable if placed in direct sunlight. I cover all as routine practice

The above exert is from the current BSAVA Formulary

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Uns — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:27:32 GMT

Few questions on intravenous metronide.....

dosage?

How slowly does it need to be given?

why does it need to be stored in dark..does this apply during infusion?

What way would you reccomend to infuse it when there is no infusion pump?

Any side-effects we should be aware of?

Sorry I know this is basic stuff but although we have used metronide tabs for years I am an i/v metronide virgin!

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Jen — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:34:10 GMT

Thanks guys, thats what I kinda figured but just needed to be sure.

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Vicky RVN — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:28:20 GMT

I would say day of opening use only.

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Emma Purnell — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:23:40 GMT

I think they are meant to be single use only, we tend to keep them for 24 hours maximum and keep them stored in the dark obviously.

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Nick Shackleton — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:23:06 GMT

I have it open for that day then bin it! Usually add most of it to the fluid bag or bang it in the syringe driver

Re: Intravenous Metronidazole

Claire Cameron — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:21:30 GMT

I was under the impression they were single use only?