Active substance
Results for the substance sodium chloride potassium chloride calcium chloride sodium lactate
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About this active substance
Sodium chloride + potassium chloride + calcium chloride + sodium lactate is a lactated Ringer-type infusion solution used to replace fluids and electrolytes in dehydration, blood or fluid loss, surgery and other medical situations. Lactate may help correct mild metabolic acidosis after it is metabolised.
It is given intravenously only by healthcare professionals. The dose and infusion rate depend on the patient’s condition, blood pressure, pulse, fluid losses, blood tests and kidney or heart function. Calcium-containing solutions may be incompatible with some medicines and require special caution in newborns receiving ceftriaxone.
Side effects may include infusion-site pain, fever, local infection, vein inflammation, leakage into tissues, swelling, fluid overload or electrolyte imbalance. In patients with heart failure, kidney disease, oedema, high blood pressure or severe liver disease, administration requires caution and monitoring.
Tell healthcare staff immediately if breathing difficulty, rapid swelling, chest pain, palpitations, confusion, severe dizziness, intense infusion-site pain or reduced urination occurs. Inform the doctor if you take digoxin, diuretics, corticosteroids or have potassium/calcium disorders. This solution is not for oral administration.
It is given intravenously only by healthcare professionals. The dose and infusion rate depend on the patient’s condition, blood pressure, pulse, fluid losses, blood tests and kidney or heart function. Calcium-containing solutions may be incompatible with some medicines and require special caution in newborns receiving ceftriaxone.
Side effects may include infusion-site pain, fever, local infection, vein inflammation, leakage into tissues, swelling, fluid overload or electrolyte imbalance. In patients with heart failure, kidney disease, oedema, high blood pressure or severe liver disease, administration requires caution and monitoring.
Tell healthcare staff immediately if breathing difficulty, rapid swelling, chest pain, palpitations, confusion, severe dizziness, intense infusion-site pain or reduced urination occurs. Inform the doctor if you take digoxin, diuretics, corticosteroids or have potassium/calcium disorders. This solution is not for oral administration.