Pharmacy specific orders / instructions always supersede the Agency guidance provided below. If in doubt, do not guess, call our office, or tag @TeamHelp-CareCoordination and ask for Clinical Support.
ALWAYSÂ make sure you have everything you need to complete infusion before you begin
ALWAYSÂ confirm your medication dose against the medication label and orders
ALWAYSÂ reach out to us first (not the Pharmacy) with any questions
NEVERÂ tell a Pt you have not given a particular medication before
MIXING
NOTE:  CRYSVITA dosing is based on patient’s weight so important that patient’s weight is being monitored in order for dose adjustments.
Obtain a clear/clean space to prepare CRYSVITA
Be sure all the necessary supplies are availableÂ
You will need 3 ml syringe, 18-gauge needle(s) to draw up medication, 25-gauge needle(s) to administer medication, and alcohol.
Draw up the ordered medication with 18-gauge needle.
Remove the 18-gauge needle and replace with the 25-gauge needle.
ADMINISTRATION
Take baseline vitals and document basic assessment.
Clean site(s) with alcohol and inject into one of the following sites:
Upper arms
Upper thighs
Buttocks
Abdomen
Do not inject into moles, scars, or areas where skin is tender, bruised, red, hard or not intact.
The maximum volume of CRYSVITA per injection site is 1.5 ml.
If multiple injections are required, administer at different injection sites
Record vitals 5-10 minutes post injection.
Record lot numbers and expiration dates for vials used.
Place Band-Aid at site if needed.Â
Clean and dispose of used supplies.
ADDITIONAL INFO
HCP Website: Â CrysvitaHCP
Prescribing Info:Â Crysvita-Prescribing-Information