| DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAUROLIDINE (Paeds) (Taurolin, TauroSept) Mechanism of action: Taurolidine is an antimicrobial that is used to try to prevent infections in catheters Ref: 32, 551, 552, 553 Last update: 2021-11-28 |
Injection for CVC Lock: 2% (Available through Health Canada Special Access Programme only) | 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. |
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. Standard Prescription: Insert __ mL into Central Venous Catheter, dwell for __ hours |