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2251531 
Journal Article 
Compatibility of levofloxacin with 34 medications during simulated Y-site administration 
Saltsman, CL; Tom, CM; Mitchell, A; Fan, JH; Gailey, RA 
1999 
Yes 
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
ISSN: 1079-2082
EISSN: 1535-2900 
IPA/99/1180261 
J 
REF 4 
1458-1459 
eng 
IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP The compatibility of levofloxacin (Levaquin), 5 mg/ml in 5% dextrose injection, with 34 selected drugs during Y-site delivery was studied. Results showed that 8 medications were incompatible with levofloxacin. Acyclovir sodium, furosemide, heparin sodium, insulin 100 units/ml, indomethacin sodium (indomethacin sodium trihydrate), and nitroglycerin formed a cloudy precipitate; sodium nitroprusside formed a fluffy precipitate; and alprostadil formed a spear-like precipitate.