the drug is added to a large vol of parenteral fluid (up to 1L) and this solution is slowly and continuously administered into a vein
no absorption
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advantages of IV continuous infusion
- drug plasma levels are easily controlled by adjusting the infusion rate (R)
- constant drug plasma levels can be achieved
- less problems of irritation/ toxicity (as less drug is being administered at once)
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disadvantages of IV continuous infusion
- continuous monitoring
- fluid- restricted patients
- solubility and stability of some drugs (and that drug doesn't precipitate into infusion bag)
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IV infusion
- which R do we need to achieve the required Cp?
- how will the plasma levels evolve with time?
- when will the desired Cp be achieved?
- what happens when we stop the infusion?
- can we do anything to get the required Cp faster?
- what happens if we chan
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elimination
- metabolism
- excretion
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Card 2
Front
advantages of IV continuous infusion
Back
- drug plasma levels are easily controlled by adjusting the infusion rate (R)
- constant drug plasma levels can be achieved
- less problems of irritation/ toxicity (as less drug is being administered at once)
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