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methylergonovine IV/IM
methylergonovine IV/IM
Brand names:
Methergine
Form
Strength
SOLUTION, INJECTABLE
0.2 mg/mL
Display
Oxytocics
Class:
760000
Medication comments:
Refrigerator item
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USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
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Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances.
The following outlines must be followed.
generic (Brand) Route [Packaging: Mfg ⇒ Dispense]
NIOSH Group
methylergonovine (Methergine)
IM
[n/a]
Reproductive Risk
Pharmacy:
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
Exposure Risk:
low
• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: n/a
• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
• Pharmacy Storage Area: Refrigerator
• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: n/a
• Omnicell Load: Yes
Transport
• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing:
Storage /
Admin.
Exposure Risk:
medium
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Double
CX gloves
,
gown
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Patient Med Drawer, Omnicell
• Signage on Patient Door Required: No
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: n/a
• Special Manipulation for Administration: Use Negative Pressue Technique when pulling up dose
Disposal /
Spills
• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full-
blue bin
, trace/packaging- trash
• Disposol of Used PPE:
yellow bin
• Spill management: Wear
CX gloves
, items used to clean up spill should be placed in a sealed bag and put in
blue bin
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements:
Following USP 800 recommendations
Last updated:
Dec. 23, 2021
Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800)
USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
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Refrigerator item
The following outlines must be followed.
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
low
Storage /
Admin.
medium
Spills