It was reported that a patient experienced an over infusion with a large volume infusor which resulted in weakness, vomiting and diarrhea.It was reported the infusion was completed in 24 hours instead of the expected 48 hours.It was reported the device contained 3400 mg of fluorouracil (68ml) and 162 ml of dextrose 5% for a final volume of 230 ml.The infusor is indicated to contain a fill volume of 250 ml.The cause of the over infusion was not reported.It was reported the patient presented to the emergency room and was subsequently hospitalized for the events.The patient was treated with unspecified antiemetics, loperamide and vistogard.It was reported the patient was discharged from the hospital.At the time of this report, the patient outcome was not reported.No additional information is available.
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