Trade name
Omeprazole (Sandoz)
Presentation and Preparation
| 40 mg
(negligible)
|
Glucose 5% OR
Sodium chloride 0.9% |
5 mL |
8 mg/mL |
Reconstituted solution must be used within 6 hours of preparation.
IV administration
Further dilute reconstituted solution to 0.4 mg/mL and infuse over 20 – 30 minutes.
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: May be given as an intermittent or continuous SC infusion in palliative care settings.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Protect from light during storage.
Reconstituted vial is stable for 6 hours. Discard any unused vial contents.
