How will you reconstitute the Protonix vial for IV administration?

PROTONIX I.V. for Injection should be reconstituted with 10 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, per vial to a final concentration of approximately 4 mg/mL. The reconstituted solution may be stored for up to 24 hours at room temperature prior to intravenous infusion and does not need to be protected from light.

How is pantoprazole infusion calculated?

PANTOPRAZOLE (Pantoloc)

  1. Bolus: 40-80 mg in 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9%, dextrose 5% or Ringer’s Lacate infused over 15-60 minutes.
  2. Infusion: 40 mg in 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9%, dextrose 5% or Ringer’s Lacate. bag stable only for 6 hours; do not prepare large size bag.

How do you administer Protonix packets?

  1. Open packet.
  2. Sprinkle granules on one teaspoonful of applesauce. DO NOT USE OTHER FOODS OR CRUSH OR CHEW THE GRANULES.
  3. Take within 10 minutes of preparation.
  4. Take sips of water to make sure granules are washed down into the stomach. Repeat water sips as necessary.

How do you take pantoprazole 40 mg IV?

Directions for administration For intravenous infusion (Protium ®), manufacturer advises give intermittently in Glucose 5% or Sodium chloride 0.9%; reconstitute 40 mg with 10 mL sodium chloride 0.9% and dilute with 100 mL of infusion fluid; give 40 mg over 15 minutes.

Is Protonix compatible with lactated Ringer’s?

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION When administered through a Y-site, PROTONIX I.V. for Injection is compatible with the following solutions: 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, or Lactated Ringer’s Injection, USP.

How do you calculate infusion rate?

If you simply need to figure out the mL per hour to infuse, take the total volume in mL, divided by the total time in hours, to equal the mL per hour. For example, if you have 1,000 mL NS to infuse over 8 hours, take 1,000 divided by 8, to equal 125 mL/hr.

When do you give pantoprazole iv?

The recommended dose of IV pantoprazole is 40 mg once daily by IV injection for the treatment of GERD or gastric or duodenal ulcer in patients for whom oral administration is not possible.

Can Protonix be given via PEG tube?

PROTONIX for oral suspension may be given through an NG tube or gastrostomy tube that is size 16 French or larger. Do not give PROTONIX for oral suspension through an NG tube or gastrostomy tube smaller than size 16 French.

Can Protonix be crushed for PEG tube?

PROTONIX Oral Suspension should not be chewed or crushed. PROTONIX Oral Suspension packet should not be divided to make a smaller dose.

How does IV pantoprazole work?

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough.