Approved Hospital Formulary
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Brand names: Ablysinol, Alcohol, Dehydrated, Ethyl Alcohol
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| SOLUTION, INJECTABLE | 99%; 99% (5 mL ampule) |
Last updated: Oct. 9, 2023
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Ethanol is not on formulary for antibiotic lock therapy.
- See the Legacy MUE for details: Per Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines, ethanol locks are not considered to be effective for the treatment of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), and whenever possible culture and sensitivity data and local resistance patterns should guide the choice of antibiotics to use for lock therapy.
NOTE: Never instill rt-PA (Alteplase) or Heparin into a catheter locked with ethanol.