Approved Formulary
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USP 800 Hazardous Drugs
| USP <800> Hazardous Drugs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Policy, these drugs have special handling requirements (any drug with an "AOR" is exempt from these requirements under normal circumstances). | ||||||
| A | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
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| abacavir (Ziagen) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Abraxane - see PACLitaxel | ||||||
| Adriamycin - see DOXOrubicin | ||||||
| Adrucil - see fluorouracil | ||||||
| Aldactone - see spironolactone | ||||||
| Alimta - see PEMEtrexed | ||||||
| Alkaban - see vinBLAStine | ||||||
| Alkeran - see melphalan | ||||||
| Alora - see estradiol | ||||||
| anastrozole (Arimidex) PO | High | FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Arava - see leflunomide | ||||||
| Aredia - see pamidronate | ||||||
| Arimidex - see anastrozole | ||||||
| Aromasin - see exemestane | ||||||
| arsenic trioxide (Trisenox) IV | High | No | IARC-1 NTP-1 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Avodart - see dutasteride | ||||||
| azaCITIDine (Vidaza) IV/SQ | High | No | IARC-2A NTP-2 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Azilect - see rasagiline | ||||||
| AZT - see zidovudine | ||||||
| B | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| bendamustine (Bendeka, Treanda) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Bendeka - see bendamustine | ||||||
| bicalutamide (Casodex) PO | High | FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| BiCNU - see carmustine | ||||||
| Blenoxane - see bleomycin | ||||||
| bleomycin (Blenoxane) IV/IM/SQ | High | No | IARC-2B FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| bortezomib (Velcade) IV/SQ | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| C | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| cabazitaxel (Jevtana) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Camptosar - see irinotecan | ||||||
| capecitabine (Xeloda) PO | High | No | Notes FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| carBAMazepine (TEGretol, Carbatrol) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Carbatrol - see carBAMazepine | ||||||
| CARBOplatin (Paraplatin) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| carfilzomib (Kyprolis) IV | High | No | Notes FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| carmustine (BiCNU) IV | High | No | IARC-2A NTP-2 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Casodex - see bicalutamide | ||||||
| CellCept - see mycophenolate mofetil | ||||||
| Cerebyx - see fosphenytoin | ||||||
| Cervidil - see dinoprostone | ||||||
| chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) IV | Medium | No | IARC-2A NTP-2 FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Chloromycetin - see chloramphenicol | ||||||
| cidofovir (Vistide) IV | Medium | FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| CISplatin (Platinol) IV | High | No | IARC-2A NTP-2 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Climara - see estradiol | ||||||
| clonazePAM (KlonoPIN) PO | Low | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare) PO | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Colcrys - see colchicine | ||||||
| Combivir - see zidovudine | ||||||
| Cosmegen - see DACTINomycin | ||||||
| Coumadin - see warfarin | ||||||
| cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) PO | High | No | IARC-1 NTP-1 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) IV | High | No | IARC-1 NTP-1 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| cycloSPORINE (SandIMMUNE, Gengraf, Neoral) PO | Medium | IARC-1 NTP-1 FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| cycloSPORINE (SandIMMUNE, Gengraf, Neoral) IV | Medium | No | IARC-1 NTP-1 FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| cytarabine (Cytosar, DepoCyt) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Cytosar - see cytarabine | ||||||
| Cytotec - see miSOPROStol | ||||||
| Cytovene - see ganciclovir | ||||||
| Cytoxan - see cyclophosphamide | ||||||
| D | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| dacarbazine (DTIC-Dome) IV | High | No | NTP-2 FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Dacogen - see decitabine | ||||||
| DACTINomycin (Cosmegen) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| decitabine (Dacogen) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Depacon - see valproate/valproic acid | ||||||
| Depakene - see valproate/valproic acid | ||||||
| DepoCyt - see cytarabine | ||||||
| Depo-Provera - see medroxyPROGESTERone acetate | ||||||
| Depo-Testosterone - see testosterone | ||||||
| dexrazoxane (Totect, Zinecard) IV | Medium | No | Notes FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Diflucan - see fluconazole | ||||||
| Dilantin - see phenytoin | ||||||
| dinoprostone (Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E2) Supp | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Docefrez - see DOCEtaxel | ||||||
| DOCEtaxel (Docefrez, Taxotere) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Doxil - see DOXOrubicin | ||||||
| DOXOrubicin (Adriamycin, Doxil) IV | High | No | IARC-2A NTP-2 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| dronedarone (Multaq) PO | Low | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Droxia - see hydroxyurea | ||||||
| DTIC-Dome - see dacarbazine | ||||||
| dutasteride (Avodart) PO | Low | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| E | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Eligard - see leuprolide | ||||||
| Ellence - see epiRUBicin | ||||||
| Eloxatin - see OXALIplatin | ||||||
| Endometrin - see progesterone | ||||||
| epiRUBicin (Ellence) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| eriBULin (Halaven) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| erlotinib (Tarceva) PO | High | FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Estrace - see estradiol | ||||||
| estradiol (Alora, Climara, Estrace, Vivelle-Dot) PO/TOP | Medium | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| estradiol (Depot-Estradiol) IM | Medium | No | Notes FDA-X | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| estrogen/ progesterone combinations (Premphase, Prempro) PO | Medium | IARC-1 NTP-1 FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| estrogens, conjugated (Cenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin) PO | Medium | Notes NTP-1 FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: | |||||
| • Gown: | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: | |||||
| • Gown: | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: | ||||||
| estrogens, conjugated (Premarin) IV | Medium | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| estrogens, esterified (Menest) | Medium | Notes NTP-1 FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| etoposide (Toposar, Vepesid) PO | High | No | IARC-1 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| etoposide (Toposar, Vepesid) IV | High | No | IARC-1 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Evista - see raloxifene | ||||||
| Evomela - see melphalan | ||||||
| exemestane (Aromasin) PO | High | FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| F | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Faslodex - see fulvestrant | ||||||
| Femara - see letrozole | ||||||
| finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) PO | Low | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| floxuridine (FUDR) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| fluconazole (Diflucan) IV | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| fluconazole (Diflucan) PO | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Fludara - see fludarabine | ||||||
| fludarabine (Fludara) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| fluorouracil (Adrucil) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| fosphenytoin (Cerebyx) IV | Medium | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| FUDR - see floxuridine | ||||||
| fulvestrant (Faslodex) IM | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| G | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| ganciclovir (Cytovene) IV | Medium | FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| gemcitabine (Gemzar, Infugem) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Gemzar - see gemcitabine | ||||||
| Gengraf - see cycloSPORINE | ||||||
| Geodon - see ziprasidone | ||||||
| H | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Halaven - see eriBULin | ||||||
| Hycamtin - see topotecan | ||||||
| Hydrea - see hydroxyurea | ||||||
| hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos) PO | High | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| I | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Ifex - see ifosfamide | ||||||
| ifosfamide (Ifex) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Infugem - see gemcitabine | ||||||
| irinotecan (Camptosar, Onivyde) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| ixabepilone (Ixempra) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Ixempra - see ixabepilone | ||||||
| J | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Jantoven - see warfarin | ||||||
| Jevtana - see cabazitaxel | ||||||
| K | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| KlonoPIN - see clonazePAM | ||||||
| Kyprolis - see carfilzomib | ||||||
| L | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| leflunomide (Arava) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| letrozole (Femara) PO | High | FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron) IM/SQ | High | No | FDA-X | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Lupron - see leuprolide | ||||||
| M | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Matulane - see procarbazine | ||||||
| medroxyPROGESTERone (Depo-Provera) IM | Medium | IARC-2B FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| medroxyPROGESTERone (Provera) PO | Medium | IARC-2B FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Megace - see megestrol | ||||||
| megestrol (Megace) PO | High | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| melphalan (Alkeran, Evomela) PO | High | No | IARC-1 NTP-1 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Menest - see estrogens, esterified | ||||||
| mercaptopurine (Purinethol, Purixan) PO | High | FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Methergine - see methylergonovine | ||||||
| methIMAzole (Tapazole) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yess | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall) PO | High | FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| methotrexate (Otrexup, Rasuvo) IV | High | No | FDA-X | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| methylergonovine (Methergine) PO | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| methylergonovine (Methergine) IV/IM | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| miSOPROStol (Cytotec) PO | Low | FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Mitigare - see colchicine | ||||||
| mitoMYcin (Mitosol, Mutamycin) OPHTH | High | IARC-2B FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| mitoMYcin (Mutamycin) IV | High | No | IARC-2B FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Mitosol - see mitoMYcin | ||||||
| mitoXANTRONE (Novantrone) IV | High | No | IARC-2B FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Multaq - see dronedarone | ||||||
| Mutamycin - see mitoMYcin | ||||||
| mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) IV | Medium | No | Notes FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| mycophenolic acid (Myfortic) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Myfortic - see mycophenolic acid | ||||||
| N | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Navelbine - see vinORELBine | ||||||
| Neoral - see cycloSPORINE | ||||||
| nevirapine (Viramune) PO | Medium | No | Notes FDA-B | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| NexAVAR - see SORAfenib | ||||||
| Nipent - see pentostatin | ||||||
| Nolvadex - see tamoxifen | ||||||
| Novantrone - see mitoXANTRONE | ||||||
| O | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Oncovin - see vinCRIStine | ||||||
| Onivyde - see irinotecan | ||||||
| Onxol - see PACLitaxel | ||||||
| Otrexup - see methotrexate | ||||||
| OXALIplatin (Eloxatin) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| OXcarbazepine (Oxtellar XR, Trileptal) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Oxtellar XR - see OXcarbazepine | ||||||
| oxytocin (Pitocin) IV | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| P | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| PACLitaxel (Taxol, Abraxane, Onxol) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| pamidronate (Aredia) IV | Low | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Paraplatin - see CARBOplatin | ||||||
| PARoxetine (Paxil) PO | Low | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Paxil - see PARoxetine | ||||||
| PEMEtrexed (Alimta) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| pentostatin (Nipent) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Perjeta - see pertuzumab | ||||||
| pertuzumab (Perjeta) IV | High | No | Notes FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Phenytek - see phenytoin | ||||||
| phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) IV | Medium | IARC-2B NTP-2 FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) PO | Medium | IARC-2B NTP-2 FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Pitocin - see oxytocin | ||||||
| Platinol - see CISplatin | ||||||
| Premarin - see estrogens, conjugated | ||||||
| Premphase - see estrogen/ progesterone combinations | ||||||
| Prempro - see estrogen/ progesterone combinations | ||||||
| Prepidil - see dinoprostone | ||||||
| procarbazine (Matulane) PO | High | No | IARC-2A NTP-2 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| progesterone (Endometrin, Prometrium) PO | Medium | IARC-2B NTP-2 | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| progestins PO | Medium | No | FDA-X | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Prograf - see tacrolimus | ||||||
| Prometrium - see progesterone | ||||||
| Propecia - see finasteride | ||||||
| propylthiouracil (PTU) PO | Medium | IARC-2B NTP-2 FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Proscar - see finasteride | ||||||
| Prostin E2 - see dinoprostone | ||||||
| Provera - see medroxyPROGESTERone acetate | ||||||
| PTU - see propylthiouracil | ||||||
| Purinethol - see mercaptopurine | ||||||
| Purixan - see mercaptopurine | ||||||
| R | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| raloxifene (Evista) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| rasagiline (Azilect) PO | Medium | No | FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Rasuvo - see methotrexate | ||||||
| Reclast - see zoledronic acid | ||||||
| Restoril - see temazepam | ||||||
| Retrovir (AZT) - see zidovudine | ||||||
| Rheumatrex - see methotrexate | ||||||
| RisperDAL - see risperiDONE | ||||||
| risperiDONE (RisperDAL) PO | Medium | No | Notes FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: --- | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| S | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| SandIMMUNE - see cycloSPORINE | ||||||
| Siklos - see hydroxyurea | ||||||
| Soltamox - see tamoxifen | ||||||
| SORAfenib (NexAVAR) PO | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| spironolactone (Aldactone) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| streptozocin (Zanosar) IV | High | No | IARC-2B NTP-2 FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| SUNItinib (Sutent) PO | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Sutent - see SUNItinib | ||||||
| T | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| tacrolimus (Prograf) PO | Medium | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| tamoxifen (Soltamox, Nolvadex) PO | High | IARC-1 NTP-1 FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Tapazole - see methIMAzole | ||||||
| Tarceva - see erlotinib | ||||||
| Taxol - see PACLitaxel | ||||||
| Taxotere - see DOCEtaxel | ||||||
| TEGretol - see carBAMazepine | ||||||
| telavancin (Vibativ) IV | Low | No | Notes FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: --- | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| temazepam (Restoril) PO | Low | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| testosterone (Depo-Testosterone) IM | Low | Notes FDA-X | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| thalidomide (Thalomid) PO | Medium | No | FDA-X | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Thalomid - see thalidomide | ||||||
| Topamax - see topiramate | ||||||
| topiramate (Topamax) PO | Low | FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Toposar - see etoposide | ||||||
| topotecan (Hycamtin) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Totect - see dexrazoxane | ||||||
| Treanda - see bendamustine | ||||||
| Trexall - see methotrexate | ||||||
| Trileptal - see OXcarbazepine | ||||||
| Trisenox - see arsenic trioxide | ||||||
| V | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
||
| Valcyte - see valGANciclovir | ||||||
| valGANciclovir (Valcyte) PO | Medium | FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| valproate/valproic acid (Depacon) IV | Low | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| valproate/valproic acid (Depacote, Depakene) PO | Low | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Velcade - see bortezomib | ||||||
| Vepesid - see etoposide | ||||||
| Vfend - see voriconazole | ||||||
| Vibativ - see telavancin | ||||||
| Vidaza - see azaCITIDine | ||||||
| vinBLAStine (Velban, Alkaban) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| vinCRIStine (Oncovin) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| vinORELBine (Navelbine) IV | High | No | FDA-D | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Viramune - see nevirapine | ||||||
| Vistide - see cidofovir | ||||||
| Vivelle-Dot - see estradiol | ||||||
| voriconazole (Vfend) IV | Low | FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| voriconazole (Vfend) PO | Low | FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| W | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
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| warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) PO | Low | FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules) | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| X | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
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| Xeloda - see capecitabine | ||||||
| Z | generic (Brand) Route |
Risk Level | AOR link | Warnings (hover over entry for details) |
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| Zaltrap - see ziv-aflibercept | ||||||
| Zanosar - see streptozocin | ||||||
| Ziagen - see abacavir | ||||||
| zidovudine (Retrovir, Combivir (AZT)) PO | Medium | No | IARC-2B FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: --- | |||||
| • Gown: --- | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| zidovudine (Retrovir) IV | Medium | No | IARC-2B FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Zinecard - see dexrazoxane | ||||||
| ziprasidone (Geodon) PO | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| ziprasidone (Geodon) IM | Low | Notes FDA-C | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| ziv-aflibercept (Zaltrap) IV | High | No | Notes FDA-C | |||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa) IV | Low | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes, Class II bio-safety cabinet or compounding aseptic containment isolator | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: --- | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| Zometa - see zoledronic acid | ||||||
| Zonegran - see zonisamide | ||||||
| zonisamide (Zonegran) PO | Low | Notes FDA-D | ||||
| Receiving | • Gloves: Single | |||||
| Pharmacy: Preparation |
• Gloves: Double | |||||
| • Gown: Yes | ||||||
| • Ventilated Engineering controls: Yes | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: Yes | ||||||
| Nursing: Administration |
• Gloves: Single: (Intact Tablets or Capsules); Double: (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | |||||
| • Gown: Yes, (Oral Liquid or Tube Feeding) | ||||||
| • Eye/face protection: Yes, if potential vomit or spit up | ||||||
| • Closed System Transfer Device: --- | ||||||
| last updated: 05/17/2021 | ||||||
| References | ||||||
| NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, 2016 | ||||||
| National Toxicology Program (NTP) | ||||||
| International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) | ||||||