In 1975 wolfert and cox recognized that pharmacists were often asked about the stability of refrigerated medications that are accidentally stored at room temperature.
Cathflo stability at room temperature.
Do not use beyond the expiration date on the vial.
No other medication should be added to solutions containing cathflo.
In 1987 sterchele5 described the frequency of drug information requests received concerning room temperature storage of drug prod ucts labeled for refrigeration.
Store lyophilized cathflo activase at refrigerated temperature 2 8 c 36 46 f.
Protect the lyophilized material during extended storage from excessive exposure to light.
Lyophilized cathflo should be stored at refrigerated temperatures 2 c 8 c 36 f 46 f.
Do not use beyond the expiration date on the vial.
How is cathflo activase supplied.
The solution may be used within 8 hours if stored at 2 c to 30 c 36 f 86 f.
Stability and storage store lyophilized cathflo activase at refrigerated temperature 2 8 c 36 46 f.
Cathflo should be reconstituted immediately before use.
Protect the lyophilized material during extended storage from excessive exposure to light.
Cathflo activase alteplase for injection is a sterile white to pale yellow lyophilized powder for intracatheter instillation for restoration of function to central venous access devices following reconstitution with sterile water for injection usp.