**ALWAYS establish patent IV access and flush PRIOR to mixing medication**
Pharmacy specific orders / instructions always supersede the Agency guidance provided below. If in doubt, do not guess, call our office, or tag @TeamHelp-CareCoordination(Best Tag) and ask for Clinical Support.
ALWAYSÂ establish IV access prior to mixing any meds
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
Obtain a clear/clean space to prepare ULTOMIRIS.
Be sure all the necessary supplies are available to complete infusion from beginning to end.Â
You will need IV start supplies, syringe(s), needle, bag of NS, tubing with  a 0.2 or 0.22 micron filter
Withdraw the calculated volume of ULTOMIRIS from the appropriate number of vials and dilute in an infusion bag using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to a final concentration of:
50 mg/mL for the 3 mL and 11 mL vial sizes
5 mg/mL for the 30 mL vial size.Â
Mix bag gently. Do not shake. Protect from light.Â
ADMINISTRATION
Take baseline vitals and document basic assessment.
Spike the bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP with the ULTOMIRIS
Infuse using a 0.2 or 0.22 micron filter as directed by pharmacy
Infuses over 1 hour or less for majority of patients
Record vitals every 15 minutes after infusion start, AND 5-10 minutes post infusion.
Record lot numbers and expiration dates for vials used.
Disconnect patient and flush line.
Please note that some orders may require a 1-hour post-infusion monitoring period for signs or symptoms of any infusion-related reaction. Please read your orders and/or any additional instructions provided by the Agency/Care Coordinator carefully.
If the 1-hour post infusion period is required, record a set of post monitoring vital signs in the narrative note.
Remove PIV
Place pressure bandage at site.
Clean and dispose of used supplies.
ADDITIONAL INFO
HCP Website:Â UltomirisHCP
Prescribing Info:Â Ultomiris-PIÂ
Medication Guide:Â Ultomirishcp-Med-Guide
