Bivalirudin instructions for administration
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- For IV administration only. Not for intradermal, subcutaneous, IM, or intra-arterial administration.
- Reconstitute powder for injection with 5 mL sterile water for injection. Gently swirl until powder is dissolved.
- For initial bolus infusion, further dilute each reconstituted via in 50 mL of 5% dextrose in water or sodium chloride 0.9% for injection to yield a final concentration of 5 mg/mL.
- For low rate infusion, further dilute each reconstituted vial in 500 mL of 5% dextrose in water or sodium chloride 0.9% for injection to yield a final concentration of 0.5 mg/mL.
- Do not mix with the following drugs in the same IV line: alteplase, amiodarone, amphotericin B, chlorpromazine, diazepam, dobutamine, prochlorperazine, reteplase, streptokinase, vancomycin.
- Reconstituted bivalirudin should be a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution. Do not administer if reconstituted or diluted solution is discolored, cloudy, or contains particulate matter.
- Maintain meticulous catheter technique, with frequent aspiration and flushing, paying special attention to minimizing conditions of stasis within the catheter or vessels.
- Discard any unused reconstituted or diluted solution.
