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    Ergometrine stability in postpartum haemorrhage kits: Does temperature and light matter?

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    Authors
    Donnan, F.
    Senarathna, Ganga
    Ware, B.
    Rawlins, M.D.M.
    Dontham, C.
    Chuang, Victor
    Batty, Kevin
    Date
    2020
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Donnan, F. and Senarathna, S.M.D.K.G. and Ware, B. and Rawlins, M.D.M. and Dontham, C. and Chuang, V.T.G. and Batty, K.T. 2020. Ergometrine stability in postpartum haemorrhage kits: Does temperature and light matter? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 60 (3): pp. 344-349.
    Source Title
    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    DOI
    10.1111/ajo.13046
    ISSN
    0004-8666
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    School
    Curtin Medical School
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88945
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) kits containing uterotonics are used on obstetric units for the timely management of PPH. Visible discolouration of ergometrine and ergometrine-oxytocin injections was observed in PPH kits stored in medical refrigerators on the obstetric unit at our hospital. Aim: To investigate the stability of ergometrine and ergometrine-oxytocin injections in PPH kits under simulated clinical storage conditions and to determine the potency of ampoules quarantined from PPH kits on our obstetric unit. Material and methods: Ergometrine and ergometrine-oxytocin injection ampoules were stored exposed to and protected from light at 4°C and room temperature (25°C) for up to three months, and assayed by high-performance liquid chromatography. Stability was based on the time for the ergometrine or oxytocin concentration to fall to 90% of the original concentration (t90). The potency of quarantined discoloured ampoules also was determined. Results: Ergometrine was stable at both temperatures for >6 months, when stored protected from light in simulated clinical conditions. When exposed to light, ergometrine was stable for approximately 4 days at 25°C and 10 days at 4°C. Discoloured ergometrine and ergometrine-oxytocin injection ampoules were found to be <90% of the nominal concentration. Conclusion: Stability of ergometrine in PPH kits is largely unaffected by temperature fluctuations (at 4°C and 25°C) over 6 months when protected from light. Ergometrine and ergometrine-oxytocin ampoules should be inspected prior to use and any discoloured ampoules discarded.

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