Keppra iv to po conversion
[PDF File]Converting from Intravenous to Oral Antibiotic Therapy
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As their clinical condition begins to improve, many residents may be candidates for a conversion from IV to oral (PO) antibiotic therapy. Appropriate conversion from IV to PO antibiotic therapy can result in several significant benefits: Reducing the risk of intravascular catheter or line infection
[PDF File]Expansion of Pharmacy-Managed Intravenous (IV)-to-Oral (PO) Conversion ...
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Hospital-implemented IV-to-PO conversion programs have been shown to: ¾Reduce medication costs1-5 ¾Provide high levels of patient comfort and satisfaction6 METHODOLOGY PRELIMINARY RESULTS CONCLUSION AEDs, as a class, appear to be viable for inclusion into a pharmacy-managed IV-to-PO program. Further studies are needed to determine the safety,
[PDF File]Last Approval Date: Policy Title: Pharmacist-Managed Intravenous to ...
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documenting the conversion using the “IV to PO conversion” category. C. The pharmacist must enter Epic order comments stating “IV to PO Conversion per P&T policy for all interchanged orders. For antimicrobial interchanges: the pharmacist must notify the covering provider that the antimicrobial has been converted from IV to PO per protocol.
[PDF File]Automatic IV to PO Conversion Protocol - Northwestern Medicine
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Automatic IV to PO Conversion Protocol Purpose: To allow for the conversion of intravenous medications to oral equivalents when medically appropriate in an effort to reduce line-associated risk, reduce nosocomial-acquired infection risk, improve patient satisfaction, promotes earlier and easier ambulation, and reduce
[PDF File]Anticonvulsant Medications: U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... - CMS
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conversion to monotherapy 300 mg twice a day; begin reducing concomitant AED. 1200 mg twice a day May increase dose by 600 mg per day at . weekly intervals. Obtain maximum dose in 2 to 4 weeks. Withdraw concomitant AED over 3 to 6 weeks. Yes. oxcarbazepine partial seizures, adjunct therapy 300 mg twice a day 600 mg twice a day
[PDF File]Keppra [GSK logo] - GSKpro
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Keppra concentrate is an alternative for patients (adults and children from 4 years of age) when oral administration is temporarily not feasible. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION . Keppra therapy can be initiated with either intravenous or oral administration. Conversion to or from oral to intravenous administration can be done directly without titration.
[PDF File]CONVERSION FROM INTRAVENOUS TO ORAL DOSING - WebSelf
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SELECTION OF PATIENTS FOR IV TO PO THERAPY CONVERSION Proper identification of patients, diagnoses, medications, and contraindications to oral therapy are all essential aspects for a successful IV to PO therapy conversion program It is very important that the pharmacist conduct a thorough and complete review of these areas so only the most
[PDF File]Replacement Therapy (2.3): KEPPRA - Food and Drug Administration
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KEPPRA injection is for intravenous use only and must be diluted prior to administration. One vial of KEPPRA injection contains 500 mg levetiracetam (500 mg/5 mL). See Table 1 for the recommended preparation and administration of KEPPRA injection to achieve a dose of 500 mg, 1000 mg, or 1500 mg. Table 1: Preparation And Administration Of KEPPRA
[PDF File]Intravenous to Oral Therapy Conversion - FormWeb
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The pharmacist leaving the sticky not will open and IV to po i-Vent, leave this i-Vent open until the medication is changed. • Then i-Vents acuity will now have a 10 to signify there is a open i-Vent. The following pharmacist will check on these open i-Vents and close then when appropriate. • Also remove sticky note when IV to po is addressed.
[PDF File]IV to PO CONVERSION Pharmacy Department Date: 03/06 Revised ... - FormWeb
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200 mg IV q24h 400 mg IV q24h 100 mg PO q24h 200 mg PO q24h 400 mg PO q24h levofloxacin 500 mg IV q24h 750 mg IV q24h 500 mg PO q24h 750 mg PO q24h Avoid concurrent divalent and trivalent cation administration 2 hours before or 6 hours after. Avoid administration with tube feeds. linezolid 600 mg IV q12h 600 mg PO q12h metronidazole 500 mg IV ...
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Committee for IV to PO conversion and the approved conversion criteria. The policy and medication list will be reviewed and approved annually by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Medical Executive Committee. 2. Patient Identification a. Pharmacists review the IV to PO patient list daily to identify potential candidates for IV to ...
Calculating Conversations in Opioid Conversions
Guidelines and State Limits MME limits are intended to help clinicians make safe, appropriate decisions concerning changes to opioid regimens. MME/day metric can be used as a gauge of
[PDF File]Converting oral to intravenous or subcutaneous infusions
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Cyclizine SC or IV Nausea and vomiting 0.5 1 14.5 0 Diamorphine$ SC or IV Pain 0.075 0.1 2.175 2.9 1.45 3.2625 Diazepam PR Agitation, convulsions 10 Hydrocortisone IV Anaphylaxis 2 4 58 116 Hyoscine hydrobromide SC or IV Respiratory tract secretions 0.01 0.01 0.29 0.29 Midazolam SC or IV Anxiety or agitation 0.06 0.1 1.74 2.9 2 4.5
[PDF File]Appendix I -Intravenous (IV) TO Oral (PO) Dose Conversion - Adults
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pharmacist for any questions about appropriate conversion doses. Drug Usual IV Dose* Approximate PO Dose* PO to IV Considerations/Comments Reference digoxin 0.1 -0.4 mg IV Q 24 H 0.125 -0.5 mg PO Q 24 H Oral bioavailability about 80% for tablets and liquid 1,2 dimenhyDRINATE 25-50 mg IV 25-50 mg PO Conversion of IV to PO is 1:1
[PDF File]Opioid Conversion Table - AAFP Home
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2. Convert to MMEs (oxymorphone conversion factor = 3) à40 X 3 = 120 MME 3. Determine MMEs of oxycodone (oxycodone conversion factor = 1.5) à 120/1.5 = 80 mg/d 4. Decrease dose by 25% à 25% of ...
[PDF File]Dose Conversion Chart for PPIs for IV Administration
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IV bolus of a PPI followed by a CI should be used. • IV PPI CI should be used for no longer than 72 hours (i.e., patients need to be converted to PO or NG admini-stration as soon as possible using esomeprazole 40 mg PO or lansoprazole SoluTab™ 30 mg NG once daily).
[PDF File]HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION KEPPRA
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KEPPRA injection should be administered as a 15-minute IV infusion. One vial of KEPPRA injection contains 500 mg levetiracetam (500 mg/5 mL). KEPPRA injection may be mixed with the following diluents and antiepileptic drugs and may be stored in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bags. The diluted solution should not be stored for more than 4 hours at ...
[PDF File]CONVERSION (“SWITCHING”) AMONG PARENTERAL ANTICOAGULANTS
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CONVERSION (“SWITCHING”) AMONG PARENTERAL ANTICOAGULANTS . To IV Heparin To heparin SQ Q12H To IV Bivalirudin To LMWH SQ Q24H To LMWH SQ Q12H To Fondaparinux SQ Q24h From IV heparin start IV bivalirudin at start fondaparinux . Stop IV heparin and start SQ heparin at the same time Stop IV heparin and the same time Stop IV heparin and
[PDF File]Intravenous (IV) to Enteral (PO) Conversion of Medications Hospital ...
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Intravenous (IV) to Enteral (PO) Conversion of Medications Hospital Policy . PURPOSE . The purpose of this policy is to implement a program that enables our hospital pharmacists to convert IV medications to the enteral (PO or via feeding tube) route of administration when appropriate. It has been well recognized that a number of drugs are ...
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