ARALAST NP (IV)

ALWAYS establish patent IV access and flush PRIOR to mixing medication

ALWAYS establish IV access prior to mixing any meds

ALWAYS make sure you have everything you need to complete infusion before you begin

ALWAYS confirm your medication dose against the medication label and orders

ALWAYS reach out to us first (not the Pharmacy) with any questions

NEVER tell a Pt you have not given a particular medication before

Obtain a clear/clean space to prepare the ARALAST NP
Allow ARALAST NP and diluent to reach room temperature before reconstitution.
Be sure all the necessary supplies are available to complete infusion from beginning to end.
- You will need IV start supplies, 60 ml syringe, sterile needles, empty sterile IV container (pooling bar or bottle), and IV gravity flow tubing
- Double-ended transfer needle and 20-micron filter needle are provided in the box with the medication and diluent
Transfer the ARALAST NP into the diluent vials using the double-ended transfer needle
- To prevent foaming, insert the needle through the center of the ARALAST NP vial stoper at an angle, making certain that the diluent vial is always above the ARALAST NP vial. Vacuum in vial will allow for transfer.
Gently swirl the vial once the diluent has been added to the ARALAST NP vial.
Using the provided 20-micron filter needle, withdraw the product from vial.
Pool the product into a sterile intravenous solution container (pooling bag or bottle)
Must administer within three hours after reconstitution

Take baseline vitals and document basic assessment.
Infuse at a rate not to exceed 0.2 mg/kg body weight per minute.
Record vitals every 15 minutes for the first hour, then hourly AND 5-10 minutes post infusion.
Record lot numbers and expiration dates for vials used.
Disconnect patient, flush line, and remove IV.
- Place pressure bandage at site.
Clean and dispose of used supplies.

Medication Guide: Dosage-and-Admin-Guide ; Prescribing Information

HCP Website: Aaralast