The following table shows the amount of solvent required for solution of
various concentrations of 20,000,000 units:
Desired
For Intravenous Infusion Only
Concentration
20,000,000 units
(units/ml)
Approximate Volume (ml) of
Solvent
250,000
72.0
500,000
32.0
1,000,000
12.0
Dosage Strength
Amount of
of Prepared
Vial Strength
Diluent
Solution
i.
cefotaxime 2 g
(1)
ml
(2)
mg/ml
(prepare for
I.M. injection)
* Refer to the cefotaxime vial label and package insert to answer question i.
MD0904
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