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Type : Journal

Research teams : Los Angeles - University of Southern california, School of Pharmacy
Authors : Inagaki K, Gill MA, Okamoto MP, Takagi J.
Title : Chemical compatibility of cefmetazole sodium with ranitidine hydrochloride during simulated Y-site administration.
Reference : J Parenter Sci Technol ; 47: 35-39. 1993

Level of Evidence : 
Level of evidence A
Physical stability : 
Visual examination 
Chemical stability : 
High Performance Liquid Chromatography - ultraviolet detector (HPLC-UV)
Stability defined as 95% of the initial concentration
Other methods : 
PH measurement 
Comments : 

List of drugs
InjectionCefmetazole sodium Antibiotic
Incompatible 10 & 20 mg/ml + InjectionRanitidine hydrochloride 1 mg/ml + NaCl 0,9% or Glucose 5%
InjectionRanitidine hydrochloride Antihistamine (H2)
Incompatible 1 mg/ml + InjectionCefmetazole sodium 10 & 20 mg/ml + NaCl 0,9% or Glucose 5%
Stability of mixtures
Glass NaCl 0,9% or Glucose 5% 22°C-23°C Light
Injection Ranitidine hydrochloride 1 mg/ml
Injection Cefmetazole sodium 20 mg/ml
2 Hour
Glass Sodium chloride 0,9% 22°C-23°C Light
Injection Cefmetazole sodium 10 mg/ml
Injection Ranitidine hydrochloride 1 mg/ml
4 Hour

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