Zosyn IV push?

[IWantTheGenetic]

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Can Zosyn be given IV push? An RN called in this order and I couldn't find any good sources of information about whether this could be done. The patient is home-bound and the RN only goes out to visit a few times a week. Another pharmacy filled the med so I have no idea how the product is being reconstituted. Thanks in advance!

 

[njac]

It probably wouldn't hurt, but a 30min infusion was standard before everyone went to the extended-infusion - however it is given 2-4 times per day; what does it matter if the nurse comes a few times a week?

 

[Its Z]

Y'know...Zosyn is a biatch to reconsitute... takes a while..

So are we talking about pushing 3.375grams in 20ml? Or...pushing 100ml of fluid?

I don't feel comfortable with this.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

I'd say...no.

I'd consult a home infusion pharmacy to see what they'd do in that situation.

 

[Its Z]

cephalosporins can be pushed

 

[IWantTheGenetic]

Thanks for the feedback!