You most certainly can if you are waiting to meet your maker.
IV Ativan can be out of the fridge for 60 days
They will take longer to have the effect on the patient vs. PO or IV.
210 The real answer according to Mass Pain Clinic is 7.5mg Dilaudid = 30mg Morphine per Mass.HospitalPain Clinic That is an ORAL dose... it changes if it is admistered IV to: 1.5mg Dilaudid IV = 10mg Morphine IV
Yes, it is a level IV
It is very important that you do not mix nitroglycerin with any other drug. Mixing it with other drugs can result in fatality. In order to mix the nitroglycerin for an IV, you will need to measure out the desired amount of the chemical, then mix with five percent dextrose injection. This product will need to be mixed thoroughly.?æ
yes, every time I am in the hospital they put new patches on me and give me 1mg dilaudid IV. and at home I wear the patch and take 2mg dilaudid by mouth.
Ativan (lorazepam) is not typically expected to crystallize when mixed with IV D5NS (5% dextrose in normal saline). However, it is essential to ensure proper mixing and consult compatibility charts or a pharmacist, as the solubility of medications can vary based on concentration, temperature, and other factors. Always follow institutional protocols and guidelines for drug administration.
No. Ativan is a Benzodiazepine, not a Barbitiurate. That said, Benzodiazepines, like Barbiturates are Schedule IV drugs - meaning it can and probably will be screened for in drug tests.
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Yes, very. Hydromorphone is dilaudid which 1mg is equivalent to 8mg of IV morphine
The word "better" is very vague and patients can react very differently to medications. However, there are a number of advantages to selecting Dilaudid (AKA Hydromorphne) over Morphine. Both drugs have similar effects as hydrocodone and Oxyconde. Dilaudid is estimated to be 3-4 times stronger than Morphine therefore the amount of drug prescribed is usually significantly less. Dilaudid has a lower risk of dependency and typically causes less nausea than Morphine.
The sterile prevents venous irritation caused by the alkalinity of the solution.