mg Cefuroxime Sodium Powder for Injection with 6mL of sterile water for injection. The reconstituted solution was dark amber-colored solution. The package insert states that solution colors range from clear to yellow depending on concentration, diluent, and storage conditions. The researcher was then hesitant to give the patient the solution due to its unusual dark color. Five portions were taken from a batch of cefuroxim
A researcher reconstituted a vial of 750 mg Cefuroxime Sodium Powder for Injection with 6mL of sterile water for injection. The reconstituted solution was dark amber-colored solution. The package insert states that solution colors range from clear to yellow depending on concentration, diluent, and storage conditions. The researcher was then hesitant to give the patient the solution due to its unusual dark color.
Five portions were taken from a batch of cefuroxime sodium. Prior to testing in the instrument, each part was subjected to one of the following conditions:
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Conditions |
Specifications |
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Temperature |
Portion 1: 8°C ± 2°C Portion 2: 30°C ± 2°C Portion 3: 40°C ± 2°C |
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Light |
Portion 4: Kept in the dark Portion 5: Exposed to direct sunlight |
1. Of the several solutions prepared, which absorbance value results should be compared with each other to answer the questions of the pharmacist? Explain your answer.
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