TAUROLIDINE
(Taurolin, TauroSept)Standard Prescription
Insert __ mL into Central Venous Catheter, dwell for __ hours
Dosages
CVC Lock for prevention of catheter related bloodstream infection:
Standardized Prescribed Volume:
1.5 mL (Long term CVC <10 kg, PICC ≥ 2.6 French)2.5 mL (Other CVC lines) Do not use in PICC < 2.6 French
Usual Dwell Time: 4 to 24 hours (minimum 30 min)
Instill prescribed volume once daily when catheter not in use, allow to dwell for prescribed time, then withdraw from IV port.
Mechanism of Action
Taurolidine is an antimicrobial that is used to try to prevent infections in catheters
Forms Supplied
Injection for CVC Lock: 2% (Available through Health Canada Special Access Programme only)
Comments
Special Access Medication - Health Canada approval required prior to use.
If accidentally flushed into patient or withdrawal of lock solution is not possible, there are no anticipated adverse effects.
see "Taurolidine Locking Central Venous Lines" on PHSA SHOP for additional administration information.
If accidentally flushed into patient or withdrawal of lock solution is not possible, there are no anticipated adverse effects.
see "Taurolidine Locking Central Venous Lines" on PHSA SHOP for additional administration information.
References
32, 551, 552, 553
Last Edited
2021-11-28 06:46:33