The effect of in-line filtration on tobramycin delivery
The purpose of this study was to determine if the presence of an in-line 0.22 mu cellulose ester membrane filter would hamper the delivery of a common adult dose of tobramycin sulfate. Solutions of tobramycin sulfate 80 mg in 100 ml D5W were assayed after 30 minute infusions through unfiltered and f...
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Published in | Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy Vol. 19; no. 2; p. 122 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.02.1985
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Summary: | The purpose of this study was to determine if the presence of an in-line 0.22 mu cellulose ester membrane filter would hamper the delivery of a common adult dose of tobramycin sulfate. Solutions of tobramycin sulfate 80 mg in 100 ml D5W were assayed after 30 minute infusions through unfiltered and filtered administration sets; solutions post-flush of filtered sets were also assayed. Assay was done by Emit-QST. The results indicated that there was no significant difference in the delivery of tobramycin sulfate, regardless of the presence of an in-line filter. Solutions post-flush contained about ten percent of the drug, reflecting the amount in solution that remained in the tubing. Since ten percent can alter pharmacokinetic monitoring for patient dosing, a consistent procedure for flushing filtered administration sets should be adopted to enhance accuracy of such determinations. |
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ISSN: | 0012-6578 |
DOI: | 10.1177/106002808501900208 |