[Preparation and administration of cytotoxic drugs: prickly innovation]

Ann Pharm Fr. 2005 Jun;63(3):179-85. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4509(05)82272-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The requirement for safe and optimal administration of cytotoxic drugs led us to test a new product manufactured by Codan. The transfer set (CONNECT SET) and the administration set (CYTO-AD-SET) were assessed successively by pharmacist assistance within a centralized unit for cytotoxic drug preparation and by the nursing staff in an ambulatory unit. Transfer sets can be handled in the centralized units without using needles, but with an increased sterilization load and production cost. Assessment of the administration sets demonstrated time saving for the nursing staff. These materials require significant expenditures, careful training, and a change in treatment routine, but provide important time savings for the nursing staff and considerable improvement in the safety of handling cytotoxic drugs.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry*
  • Drug Compounding
  • Humans
  • Pharmaceutical Solutions
  • Safety

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Pharmaceutical Solutions