Lidocaine as a diluent for ceftriaxone

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Zachary Hodges
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Lidocaine as a diluent for ceftriaxone

Hello all,

Trying to get a feel for current practice.

1) Do you allow use of lidocaine as a diluent for intramuscular injections (ceftriaxone most commonly)
2) Do you have any weight or age restrictions for this use?

Thanks,

Zach Hodges, PharmD, BCCCP
Medication Safety Officer
Tucson Medical Center

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