Summary of evidence base this Consult critical care pharmacists for full references.
guideline has been created from:
This guideline has been registered with the trust. However, clinical guidelines are
guidelines only. The interpretation and application of clinical guidelines will remain the
responsibility of the individual clinician. If in doubt contact a senior colleague or expert.
Caution is advised when using guidelines after the review date or outside of the Trust.
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Adrenaline
Alfentanil
Directorate of Critical Care IV Drug Compatibility Chart
Aminophylline
Amiodarone
Atracurium
Ciprofloxacin Two drug Y- site Compatibility
Cis-atracurium
Incompatible at Y site
Clonidine
Digoxin
Dobutamine Compatible at Y site
Dopamine
Erythromycin Contact pharmacy for advice
Fluconazole
Furosemide
Hartmann’s (Compound Sodium Lactate)
Heparin
Hydralazine
Insulin
Ketamine
Labetalol
Magnesium in NaCl 0.9%
Midazolam
Milrinone
Morphine
Nitroglycerin (Glyceryl trinitrate; GTN)
Noradrenaline
Phenytoin
Plasmalyte
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Acid Phosphate
Propofol
Rocuronium
Sodium bicarbonate
Thiopental
Vancomycin
Vasopressin
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This chart is only applicable for drugs prepared and diluted as per the NUH Critical Care standard infusion chart 2016,
or CICU standard infusions table 2017.
For other enquiries please contact either the Critical Care pharmacist or Medicines Information.
Out of hours please contact on- call pharmacist via switchboard.