Staggering Meds Back / Forward

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Staggering Meds Back / Forward
Ordered Dose May be Moved Back or Forward Without Changing Schedule
Q 24 h 4 hours
Q 12 h 3 hours
Q 8 h 2 hours
Q 6 4 h 1 hour
Rule of Thumb Less often given, Greater window
to stagger
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Do NOT Stagger Without Consulting Provider

• Gentamicin
• Amikacin
• Tobramycin
• Vancomycin

• Tacrolimus
• Cyclosporin
• IV Flolan
• All Chemo