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References   References 1275  
Type : Journal

Research teams : Toronto - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
Authors : Walker SE, Varrin S, Yannicelli D, Law S.
Title : Stability of meropenem in saline and dextrose solutions and compatibility with potassium chloride.
Reference : Can J Hosp Pharm ; 51: 156-168. 1998

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

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