OTIPRIO Provides Intratympanic Treatment in a Single Administration
Getting started with OTIPRIO
Things to know:OTIPRIO is for intratympanic administration only
Store OTIPRIO at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) and protect from light
Store in the original carton until dose preparation
After preparation, syringes can be kept at room temperature or in the refrigerator prior to administration
Keep syringes on their side
Discard syringes if not administered in 3 hours
- One vial of OTIPRIO (enough for 2 doses)
- Two 1 mL luer lock syringes
- Two 18-21G preparation needles
- Two 20-24G, 2-3 inch blunt, flexible administration needles
- Alcohol pads
- OPTIONAL: Ice pack and drape to keep OTIPRIO vial cold
Preparation
KEEP COLD during preparation. If OTIPRIO thickens during preparation, place the vial back in refrigeration
SHAKE the vial for 5 to 8 seconds to mix well until a visually homogenous suspension is obtained. Always hold the vial by the aluminum seal to prevent gelation
WITHDRAW 0.3 mL of the suspension into the 1 mL syringe using an 18-21G preparation needle
REPLACE the 18-21G preparation needle with a 20-24G, 2-3 inch blunt, flexible administration needle
PRIME the needle, leaving a dose of 0.1 mL (0.1 cc)
REPEAT Using the same vial, prepare a second syringe for the other ear and dispose of the vial. Use a different syringe for each ear
Administration
COMPLETE myringotomy and suctioning of middle ear effusion
ADMINISTER 0.1 mL of OTIPRIO by using the 20-24G, 2-3 inch blunt, flexible administration needle
NEVER ADMINISTER OTIPRIO using the 18-21G preparation needle
DIRECTIONS FOR USE can be found in Figure 1 of the OTIPRIO Prescribing Information