Canterbury DHB
Based on anecdotal information from Cranford Hospice Hastings, Nurse Maude Hospice Christchurch and Arohanui Hospice Palmerston North. See references below.

* |
Cyclizine should be made up with water |
Y |
no precipitation seen |
? |
unknown |
# |
precipitate variable with concentration |
N |
precipitate |
NA |
not an appropriate mixture |
Dexamethasone can be given as a subcut bolus in doses up to 4 mg, however if it is to be mixed with other drugs, it should be the last constituent added.
NO MORE THAN 3 MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE COMBINED IN A SYRINGE DRIVER
References:
The Syringe Driver: Continuous subcutaneous infusions in palliative care 2nd Edition, Andrew Dickman, Jennifer Schneider, James Varga. Oxford University Press
Palliative Care Formulary: 2nd Edition, Robert Twycross, Andrew Wilcock, Sarah Thorpe. Radcliffe Medical Press.
Disclaimer: All care has been taken with accuracy, but ultimate responsibility remains with the prescribing physician.
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Topic Code: 4162