What is it about?
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat a variety of GI conditions. The stability of the injectable formulation was determined in glass vials, PVC minibags of 5% dextrose and normal saline and polypropylene syringes when stored at either room temperature or under refrigeration.
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Why is it important?
Institutions will be able to use this information to extend the beyond use date of the various products in an attempt to reduce labor costs and materials.
Perspectives
Providing this information while hopefully help other healthcare professionals in treating patients with GI problems and help the patients control their condition.
Ron Donnelly
Ottawa Hospital
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This page is a summary of: Stability of Pantoprazole Sodium in Glass Vials, Polyvinyl Chloride Minibags, and Polypropylene Syringes, The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, June 2011, Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP),
DOI: 10.4212/cjhp.v64i3.1022.
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