Preparations
Intravenous Preparations
The piggyback method is an intermittent intravenous drip of a second solution through the venipuncture site of an established primary IV system. The piggyback technique eliminates the need for another venipuncture and dilutes the medication to reduce irritation. Peak blood levels are achieved in 30 to 60 minutes for most drugs. The following drug classes can be compounded as piggybacks.
Syringes are used to administer sterile preparations via direct intravenous push and other infusion control devices. Syringes may be compounded for the following types of drugs:
Parenteral nutrition is a hypertonic solution of protein, fat, carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. It is administered intravenously to patients who cannot be adequately supported by the enteral route. The goal of parenteral nutrition is to maintain or replete body mass and to avoid or correct malnutrition.
Chemotherapy is used to eradicate, palliate, and stabilize malignant diseases. Cytotoxic agents are classified as antimetabolites, alkylators, antitumor antibiotics, vinca alkaloids, podophyllotoxins, anthracenes, and protein inhibitors. DPSL prepares all chemotherapy formulations in the vertical laminar flow hood using strict aseptic and negative pressure techniques. Our staff is certified through process validation in chemotherapy.
Patient-controlled analgesia is the delivery of narcotics with direct patient intervention. This method allows the patient to self-administer analgesics in proportion to the degree of pain relief desired. PCA provides longer duration of analgesic action and eliminates the peak-and-trough effect of oral therapy.Patient-controlled analgesia is the delivery of narcotics with direct patient intervention. This method allows the patient to self-administer analgesics in proportion to the degree of pain relief desired. PCA provides longer duration of analgesic action and eliminates the peak-and-trough effect of oral therapy.
Our staff is experienced in compounding products void of latex components.
Experienced board certified technicians compound intravenous admixtures following strict stability and sterility guidelines and quality assurance. Piggybacks, syringes, and large volume parenterals can be prepared for all age groups and veterinary patients. Antibiotics, antiemetics, antivirals, patient-controlled analgesia, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition are compounded in Class 100 laminar flow hoods equipped with the latest automated compounding devices.
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Piggybacks
The piggyback method is an intermittent intravenous drip of a second solution through the venipuncture site of an established primary IV system. The piggyback technique eliminates the need for another venipuncture and dilutes the medication to reduce irritation. Peak blood levels are achieved in 30 to 60 minutes for most drugs. The following drug classes can be compounded as piggybacks.
- Antibiotics
- Antiemetics
- Antivirals
- Analgesics
- Chemotherapy
Syringes
Syringes are used to administer sterile preparations via direct intravenous push and other infusion control devices. Syringes may be compounded for the following types of drugs:
- Analgesics
- Antiemetics
- Antibiotics
- Antispasmodics
- Other drugs on request
Parenteral Nutrition
Parenteral nutrition is a hypertonic solution of protein, fat, carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. It is administered intravenously to patients who cannot be adequately supported by the enteral route. The goal of parenteral nutrition is to maintain or replete body mass and to avoid or correct malnutrition.
- Neonatal parenteral nutrition
- Pediatric parenteral nutrition
- Adult parenteral nutrition
- Veterinary parenteral nutrition
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is used to eradicate, palliate, and stabilize malignant diseases. Cytotoxic agents are classified as antimetabolites, alkylators, antitumor antibiotics, vinca alkaloids, podophyllotoxins, anthracenes, and protein inhibitors. DPSL prepares all chemotherapy formulations in the vertical laminar flow hood using strict aseptic and negative pressure techniques. Our staff is certified through process validation in chemotherapy.
- Piggybacks
- Large and Small Volume Parenterals
- Adult parenteral nutrition
- Syringes
Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
Patient-controlled analgesia is the delivery of narcotics with direct patient intervention. This method allows the patient to self-administer analgesics in proportion to the degree of pain relief desired. PCA provides longer duration of analgesic action and eliminates the peak-and-trough effect of oral therapy.Patient-controlled analgesia is the delivery of narcotics with direct patient intervention. This method allows the patient to self-administer analgesics in proportion to the degree of pain relief desired. PCA provides longer duration of analgesic action and eliminates the peak-and-trough effect of oral therapy.
- Analgesics
Latex-free Products
Our staff is experienced in compounding products void of latex components.
- Piggybacks
- Large and Small Volume Parenterals
- Syringes
- Parenteral nutrition
- Chemotherapy