Bivalirudin
Trade name
Bivalirudin ARX
Presentation and preparation
|
Vial size
(powder volume) |
Fluid to add
|
Volume to add
|
Resulting concentration
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 mg (negligible) |
Water for injections | 5 mL | 50 mg/mL |
Reconstitute to 50 mg/mL for IV administration. Swirl gently to dissolve.
IV administration
Dilute to 0.5 to 5 mg/mL and give as per local protocol.
RCH Standard Concentrations:
0 to < 5 kg: 25 mg/50 mL (0.5 mg/mL)
5 to < 10 kg: 50 mg/50 mL (1 mg/mL)
10 to < 20 kg: 125 mg/50 mL (2.5 mg/mL)
20 kg+: 250 mg/50 mL (5 mg/mL)
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Y-site only and bivalirudin in glucose 5%:
Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L
Additional information
Reconstituted solution should be clear to opalescent, colourless to slightly yellow.