Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring. (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.
generic (Brand) / Notes
phenytoin (Dilantin) IV Push,IV infusion
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements.
Generic (Brand)
Waste Requirements
phenytoin (Dilantin)
Injection ⇒ BLACK BUCKET
Medications Requiring Filters
Medication
Preparation Filter
Administration Filter
phenytoin sodium (Dilantin)
Not required.
Use a 0.22 to 0.55 micron inline filter.IMH: For IV infusions, use a 0.22 micron in-line filter.
USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances. The following outlines must be followed.
• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: Single CX glove, gown , and CSTD
• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
• Pharmacy Storage Area: IV CSTD Area
• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: Ideal: Positive pressure room Required: Med Prep Area with Immediate Use Preparation standards
• Omnicell Load: No
Transport
• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Double bag, single CX gloves
Nursing: Storage / Admin.
Exposure Risk: medium
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Single CX glove, gown , use of CSTD
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Picked up from Pharmacy
• Signage on Patient Door Required: Yes
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: n/a
• Special Manipulation for Administration: n/a
Disposal / Spills
• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- black bin , trace- yellow bin
• Disposol of Used PPE: yellow bin
• Spill management: Manage like antineoplastic agents
NIOSH Supplemental Information: IARC Group 1 carcinogen; NTP
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Preg Category D. No NIOSH requirements but is highest Group for carcinogen to humans; likely only by systemic absorption. For skin contact, remove contaminated clothing, flush area with large amounts of water and soap.
Adult Extravasation Management
Generic (Brand)
Vesicant / irritant
Local Care
Comments / Treatment links
phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek)
Vesicant
Warm compress
Last updated: Apr. 4, 2024
Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
(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
The following outlines must be followed.
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
low
Required: Med Prep Area with Immediate Use Preparation standards
Storage /
Admin.
medium
Spills