ampicillin and D10w .2

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So, I've been looking at drug books (neonatal ones) that say these solutions can be run together. However, my precetor says they can't. Does anybody have information on this?

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Specializes in PICU.

Hopefully your facility has a good pharmacist. The can be your best friend when it comes to compability questions when you either can't find an answer or get conflicting answers. I always chart something like

Per Bob, pharmD, OK to run x and x together.

At my hospital they are always willing to help you figure anything out!!!

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

The 2011 Neofax only lists Dex/AA as being incompatible with Ampicillin.

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Boratz, Yes, that is the same book we are going off of. It says solution compatibility Dex5 incompatable with Dex/AA. I think she is thinking the Dex/AA is a higher concentration of Dextrose. Or, am I the one reading it wrong?

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

I believe she is incorrect, but do check with your pharmacy.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PACU.

It is usually TPN with AA it is incompatible with, regular dextrose is okay. Our pharmacy made us compatibility charts to go by.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

According to trissels and Davis they are compatible. Ampicillin cant be stored as long when reconstituted with D5/D10 but are compatible. If you're just y-siting it with D10 then that shouldn't be a problem.

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Well thanks all!

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