Delflex
Generic name:dextrose monohydrate, sodium chloride, sodium lactate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride
Dosage form: intraperitoneal solution
Drug class:Intravenous nutritional products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2021.
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1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Delflex® is indicated in the treatment of chronic kidney failure in patients being maintained on peritoneal dialysis.
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Basic Dosing Information
Delflex® is intended for intraperitoneal administration only. Not for intravenous or intra-arterial administration.
The mode of therapy, frequency of treatment, formulation, exchange volume, duration of dwell, and length of dialysis should be selected by the physician responsible for the treatment of the individual patient.
Utilize the peritoneal dialysis solution with lowest level of osmolarity consistent with the fluid removal requirements for that exchange.
Do not store solutions containing additives.
Administration Instructions
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
Do not heat in a microwave oven.
Get Ready
- Clean work surface.
- Gather supplies:
- Delflex peritoneal dialysis bag(s).
- Prescribed medication(s), if ordered by your healthcare provider.
- Mask.
Delflex Delflex in Biofine® Tear the overwrap from the slit edge down the length of the inner bag to open. Locate pull tabs on overwrap. Grasping one tab in each hand, pull outward, down the length of the inner bag to open. MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
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