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References   References 694  
Type : Journal

Research teams : Toronto - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
Authors : Walker SE, Birkhans B.
Title : Stability of intravenous vancomycin.
Reference : Can J Hosp Pharm ; 41: 233-238, 242. 1988

Level of Evidence : 
Level of evidence B
Physical stability : 
Visual examination 
Chemical stability : 
Stability defined as 90% of the initial concentration
High Performance Liquid Chromatography - ultraviolet detector (HPLC-UV)
Other methods : 
PH measurement 
Comments : 
No comments for the degradation products

List of drugs
InjectionVancomycin hydrochloride Antibiotic
Stability in solutions Polyvinyl chloride Sodium chloride 0,9% 4 & 5 mg/ml 23°C Not specified
24 Day
Stability in solutions Polyvinyl chloride Sodium chloride 0,9% 4 & 5 mg/ml 4°C Protect from light
30 Day
Stability in solutions Polyvinyl chloride Glucose 5% 4 & 5 mg/ml 23°C Not specified
17 Day
Stability in solutions Polyvinyl chloride Glucose 5% 4 & 5 mg/ml 4°C Protect from light
24 Day

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