RIABNI (IV)

rituximab-arrx

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 RIABNI
Be sure all the necessary supplies are available to complete infusion from beginning to end.
- You will need: IV start/ port access supplies, a syringe and needle, bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP (either 250 ml bag or 500 ml bag for dilution), and tubing (gravity tubing or pump tubing if using a pump).
Determine the volume of RIABNI to be infused. Remove and discard that volume from the infusion bag
Draw up the prescribed dose of RIABNI in a syringe
Inject the RIABNI into the dilution bag
- Gently mix. DO NOT shake
Spike the IV bag with the proper pump or gravity tubing

Take baseline vitals and document basic assessment
Infuse RIABNI as ordered by pharmacy with a step-up rate.
Record vitals every 15 minutes after infusion start, then with each titration, 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

Website: Riabni

Prescribing Info: Riabni-PI

Medication Guide: Riabni-Med Guide

Administration Guide: Riabni Admin for Oncology; Riabni Admin for RA