Zidovudine
Neonatal Route/Dilution

Neonatal Route/Dilution

Route

PO, IV

Final Dilution

PO

10 mg/mL

IV

1 mg/mL

Dilution Instructions

Mix 1mL of 10 mg/mL concentration with 9mL of D5W or NS in a 10mL empty sterile vial = 1 mg/mL

Stability

10 mg/mL = Discard unused portion
1 mg/mL = 24 hour (refrigerate) or 8 hours (room temperature)
Oral syrup is stored at room temperature