GANCICLOVIR SODIUM

Brand Name & Strength

Cymevene® 500 mg

Reconstitution

Reconstitute 1 vial with 10 ml WFI

Further Dilution

Dilute reconstituted solution with 100 ml of diluent (max concentration: 10 mg/ml)

Diluent

NS, D5, Ringer’s, lactated Ringer’s solution

Administration & Infusion rate

IV infusion

Administer over at least 1 hr [2,3] at a concentration of not greater than 10 mg/ml

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

12 hr -

After dilution

24 hr -

Remarks

Should not be mixed with other IV products

Do not administer by rapid IV, bolus IV, IM or SC injection

Too rapid infusion can cause increased toxicity and excessive plasma levels

Flush line well with NS before and after administration.