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cyclophosphamide
cyclophosphamide
Brand names: Cytoxan, Cytoxan Lyophilized
Last updated: Jun. 12, 2024
- Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug
- Hazardous Waste BLACK BUCKET/YELLOW BUCKET
- Chemotherapy
- Look-Alike/Sound-Alike cyclophosphamide confused with cycloSPORINE
• Pharmacist reviews literature in order to to verify calculations and dose prescribed.
• Two pharmacists independently verify preparation.
• No telephone orders. Pre-printed order sheet available.
• Chemo is administered by specially trained RNs.
• 2 RNs independently verify pump settings and drug on continuous infusions prior to administration.
• IV sites are assessed every 2 hours.
• Drugs are transported in plastic bags/designated transport containers labeled with sticker indicating CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG.
• Drugs are transported in plastic bags/designated transport containers labeled with sticker indicating CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG.
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
IV Push, IV Infusion (chemotherapy) Key: certified RN and 1N designated staff only
(CCU only)
(1N only)
Trace amounts/uncontaminated PPE ⇒ YELLOW BUCKET
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