What type of protection do Amber Bags provide?

Amber Bags provide light protection for IV bags or syringes. Many medications, particularly those in parenteral or injectable forms, are sensitive to light. Exposure to light can lead to chemical degradation, which may reduce the efficacy of the medication or create potentially harmful degradation products. The use of amber-colored bags protects these solutions by blocking out harmful wavelengths of light, ensuring that the integrity and effectiveness of the medication remain intact until they are administered to the patient. This type of protection is crucial in maintaining the stability and safety of light-sensitive IV solutions.

While other forms of protection, such as temperature control or physical damage resilience, are important in pharmacy practice, the primary role of Amber Bags is specifically to guard against light exposure.