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Injection, USP
500 mg (5 mg/mL)
Single Dose Container Flexible Container
For Intravenous Infusion Only
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of metronidazole and other antibacterial drugs, metronidazole should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
To Open
Tear outer wrap at notch and remove solution container. Some opacity of the plastic due to moisture absorption during the sterilization process may be observed. This is normal and does not affect the solution quality or safety. The opacity will diminish gradually.
Preparation for Administration
(Use aseptic technique)
- 1.
- Close flow control clamp of administration set.
- 2.
- Remove cover from outlet port at bottom of container.
- 3.
- Insert piercing pin of administration set into port with a twisting motion until the set is firmly seated. NOTE: See full directions on administration set carton.
- 4.
- Suspend container from hanger.
- 5.
- Squeeze and release drip chamber to establish proper fluid level in chamber.
- 6.
- Open flow control clamp and clear air from set. Close clamp.
- 7.
- Attach set to venipuncture device. If device is not indwelling, prime and make venipuncture.
- 8.
- Regulate rate of administration with flow control clamp.
WARNING: Do not use flexible container in series connections. Such use could result in air embolism due to residual air being drawn from the primary container before administration of the fluid from the secondary container is complete.
This product’s labeling may have been updated. For the most recent prescribing information, please visit www.pfizer.com.
LAB-0873-10.0
Revised: 07/2024
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