28/05/2025
IV Drugs That Must Be Given Slowly – Remember ABCD & PCV-IL
ABCD group (risk of arrhythmia if given fast):
A – Aminophylline
B – Beta Agonists
C – Calcium (can cause cardiac arrest if rapid)
D – Digoxin
PCV-IL group (slow IV to avoid cardiac issues or hypersensitivity):
P – Potassium
C – Ceftriaxone
V – Vancomycin
I – Iron
L – Lincomycin
Other drugs to be diluted before IV injection:
Drotaverine
Hyoscine
Amikacin
Sodium Bicarbonate
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