ESOMEPRAZOLE

Brand Name & Strength

Nexium 40 mg

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with 5 ml of diluent

Further Dilution

IV infusion

, Continuous

IV infusion

Dilute reconstituted solution (1 or 2 vials) with 100 ml of diluent

Diluent

NS, D5, Ringer’s Solution

Administration & Infusion rate

IV bolus

Administer over 3 min

IV infusion

Administer over 10 – 30 min Continuous

IV infusion

Administer at 8 mg/hr

Storage & Stability

RT

(<30 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

12 hr (NS or Ringer’s), 6 hr (D5) -

After dilution

-

Remarks

The reconstituted solution for infusion is clear and colourless to very slightly yellow. Do not use if the solution is not clear