Vinca alkaloids - administered via primary or secondary line?

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Daniel Kudryashov
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Vinca alkaloids - administered via primary or secondary line?

If administering vinca alkaloids as an IVPB, does pharmacy dispense with primary or secondary tubing?

On a related note, if using secondary tubing, what is the nursing procedure in case of an infusion reaction?

Thank you,
Daniel

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