How do you give Phenergan IV?

How do you give Phenergan IV?

The medication should be injected through a running IV line at the port that is farthest from the patient’s vein. Administering the drug slowly. IV promethazine can be administered over 10 to 15 minutes.

How do you give IV Rituxan?

2.5 Recommended Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Administer RITUXAN as two-1,000 mg intravenous infusions separated by 2 weeks. 30 minutes prior to each infusion are recommended to reduce the incidence and severity of infusion-related reactions.

How do you prepare Rituxan infusion?

5 PREPARE RITUXAN SOLUTION

1. Withdraw the necessary amount of Rituxan and dilute to a final concentration of 1 mg/mL to 4 mg/mL in an infusion bag containing either normal saline or D5W.
2. Gently invert IV bag to mix. Do not shake. Do not add other medications to the bag.
3. Administration tip. Always use aseptic technique.

Why is Benadryl given with Rituxan?

Your doctor will review your immunization records before you receive Rituximab to determine if you should receive any immunizations before getting Rituximab. Before your infusions of Rituximab, you will get acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and diphenhydramine HC1 (Benadryl®) pills by mouth to help prevent side effects.

Can Phenergan be IV push?

Formulated with phenol, promethazine has a pH between 4 and 5.5. Although deep intramuscular injection into a large muscle is the preferred par-enteral route of administration, product labeling states that the drug may be given by slow IV push, which is how it is typically given in most hospitals.

Does Rituxan suppress immune system?

Rituximab suppresses the immune system. Therefore, serious fungal, bacterial, and new or reactivated viral infections (for example, hepatitis B or C, shingles) can occur during or after treatment with rituximab.

Can you eat during Rituxan infusion?

There are no special rules for what you can eat or drink before, during, or after an infusion. Some people like to eat before or bring a snack along. Just be sure to check with the facility first to see if bringing food is allowed.

When to give Rituxan before or after an infusion?

Serious infusion-related reactions can happen during your infusion or within 24 hours after your infusion of RITUXAN. Your healthcare provider should give you medicines before your infusion of RITUXAN to decrease your chance of having a severe infusion-related reaction.

How is Rituxan used to treat pemphigus vulgaris?

1.5 Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) RITUXAN is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris. 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Important Dosing Information Administer only as an Intravenous Infusion [see Dosage and Administration (2.8)]. Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus.

Are there any side effects after taking Rituxan?

Infusion-related reactions are very common side effects of RITUXAN treatment. Serious infusion-related reactions can happen during your infusion or within 24 hours after your infusion of RITUXAN.

How often do you have to take Rituxan for NHL?

Most NHL patients received RITUXAN as an infusion of 375 mg/m2 per infusion, given as a single agent weekly for up to 8 doses, in combination with chemotherapy for up to 8 doses, or following chemotherapy for up to 16 doses.