The sorption of isosorbide dinitrate to intravenous delivery systems

J Pharm Pharmacol. 1988 Sep;40(9):601-4. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1988.tb05317.x.

Abstract

The sorption of isosorbide dinitrate from 0.9% sodium chloride and 10% glucose solutions, by intravenous delivery systems has been investigated under simulated infusion conditions. Isosorbide dinitrate was stable in both 0.9% sodium chloride and 10% glucose solutions. Intravenous fluid containers, burettes, a syringe, infusion sets and end-line filters were evaluated. Glass containers, methacrylate butadiene styrene burettes and polybutadiene giving sets did not sorb isosorbide dinitrate. Neither did polypropylene syringes when a 10% glucose solution was used. The sorption of isosorbide dinitrate to end-line filters was unimportant but there was a significant loss to the PVC tubing used to connect the filter housing to the catheter.

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Drug Packaging
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Injections, Intravenous / instrumentation
  • Isosorbide Dinitrate / analysis*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Isosorbide Dinitrate