GLYCOPYRROLATE

Brand Name & Strength

Glycopyrrolate Injection USP 200 mcg/ml

Reconstitution

Not required [1,4]

Further Dilution

Slow IV

May be administered undiluted [1,3,4] or dilute in diluent

Diluent

D5, D10, HS, NS, Ringer’s injection

Administration & Infusion rate

IM Slow IV

Give each 0.2 mg over 1 – 2 min [2,3]

For chronic paediatric uses, consider further dilution and infusing over 20 – 30 min

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

48 hr

Remarks

Do not mix in Barbiturates , Diazepam , or lactated Ringer’s Injection

Not intended for neonates because it contains benzyl alcohol

May be administered in the same syringe with neostigmine or pyridostigmine.