Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the stability of ceftazidime, vancomycin, and heparin, alone and in combination, in dialysis solution over six days at three temperatures.
DESIGN:
Nine 250-mL Dianeal PD-2 dextrose 1.5% bags were prepared with ceftazidime, vancomycin, and heparin alone and in combination at set concentrations of 100 μg/mL, 50 μg/mL, and 1 unit/mL, respectively. Three bags of each mixture were stored at 4, 25, and 37°C. Duplicate samples for analysis were removed from each bag at the following time points: premix, 0, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, and 144 hours.
MAIN OURCOME MEASURES:
Each sample was examined visually for signs of cloudiness and precipitation. Each sample was analyzed by stability-indicating HPLC assay for ceftazidime and vancomycin, with stability defined as less than 10 percent degradation of drug overtime.
RESULTS:
No color change or precipitation was observed in any bag. Vancomycin with or without heparin was stable for 5–6 days at 4, 25, and 37°C. Ceftazidime with and without heparin was stable for 6 days at 4°C, 4 days at 25°C, and less than 12 hours at 37 °C. Vancomycin plus ceftazidime with and without heparin was stable for 6 days at 4 °C and 25°C, and 4–5 days at 37 °C, Ceftazidime plus vancomycin with or without heparin was stable for 6 days at 4°C, 2–3 days at 25°C, and 12 hours at 37 °C.
CONCLUSIONS:
Bulk preparations of ceftazidime and vancomycin, alone and in combination and with or without heparin in Dianeal PD dextrose 1.5% solution, are sufficiently stable for use up to 6 days under refrigeration or 48 hours at room temperature.
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