ATENOLOL SUSPENSION 2MG/ML
Generic Name : Atenolol
Indication : Hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and arrhythmias
Dosage Form : Suspension
Strength : 2mg/mL
Stability : 14 days or 90 days
Storage : Refrigerate
INGREDIENTS:
Atenolol 100mg 1 tablet
Glycerin – 2mL
Vehicle qs 50mL
VEHICLE OF CHOICE:
• Simple Syrup (stability 14 days) or
• Ora-Sweet® (stability 14 days) or
• Ora-Sweet SF® (stability 90 days)
How to prepare ATENOLOL SUSPENSION 2MG/ML:
1. Crush tablets in a mortar to fine powder.
2. Levigate the powder with glycerin until smooth paste is formed.
3. Add vehicle to the paste until liquid is formed and transfer the liquid into a container.
4. Use additional vehicle to rinse the remaining drug from the mortar and pour into the container.
5. Make up to final volume with vehicle.
6. Shake well and label.
NOTES:
1. Ora-Sweet SF® should not be used in neonates ≤28 days corrected age.
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