Epidemiologic data on the incidence of different types of pyelonephritis are limited. It is known that the incidence of acute pyelonephritis is highest in otherwise healthy women between 15 and 29 years of age, followed by infants and older persons.
DiastatÂ® comes in easy-to-use, prepackaged, pre -measured doses. It requires no refrigeration or special handling and has a 4-year shelf life. DiastatÂ® comes in 10 mg or 20 mg syringes for use in adults with a range of dosing from 5 mg to 20 mg. The pharmacist will dial in the correct dose on the pre-filled syringe and lock it into place. A green âREADYâ band should be visible when the unit is locked. Side effects There may be side effects to the use of DiastatÂ® which include:
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS. 1  Use caution to ensure the dose is communicated clearly and dispensed accurately. Always use the enclosed calibrated oral syringe when administering morphine sulfate oral solution 100 mg per 5 mL (20 mg/mL) to ensure the dose is measured and administered accurately. Respiratory depression is the primary risk of morphine sulfate.