Trade name
CellCept, Mycophenolate (Accord)
Presentation and preparation
|
Vial size
(powder volume) |
Fluid to add
|
Volume to add
|
Resulting concentration
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 mg (0.45 mL) |
Glucose 5% | 13.6 mL | 36 mg/mL |
IV administration
Dilute to 6 mg/mL and infuse over at least 2 hours.
Infusion must begin within 4 hours of reconstitution and dilution.
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Additional information
Potentially hazardous medication: may require special handling precautions, refer to RCH Safe Handling of Hazardous Medicines Procedure or relevant local guideline.
Extravasation risk.
Cellcept: Reconstituted solution should be slightly yellow.
Mycophenolate (Accord): Reconstituted solution should be clear and colourless.
Reconstituted vial is stable for 4 hours. Discard any unused vial contents.
Discard any unused vial contents.