POLYMYXIN

Brand Name & Strength

POLY-BTM 500 000 IU

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV infusion

Dilute in 300 – 500 ml D5 IM Dilute in 2 ml WFI, NS, or 1% Procaine HCL IT Dilute in 10 ml NS

Diluent

As above

Administration & Infusion rate

IV infusion

Administer over 60 – 90 min IM IT

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- 72 hr

After dilution

- 72 hr

Remarks

Ensure adequate fluid intake before and during therapy