SODIUM LACTATE Solution
Sodium Lactate
18.5 g
3M ESPE AG
| Pack size | 1 Bag (500 ml) |
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| Retail Price | 9.05 AED |
Available as:
Indications
SODIUM LACTATE Solution is used for:
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, Alkalinizing Agent
Adult Dose
Parenteral
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Adult: Dosage depends on the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dosage adjustments may be required.
Administration
Contra Indications
Treatment of lactic acidosis.
Precautions
Heart failure, oedema, renal impairment, hypertension, eclampsia or aldosteronism. Patients who are taking corticosteroids or salt-retaining patients. Excessive admin may lead to hypokalaemia. Monitor fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations and acid-base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy. Not to be used as IV infusion in the treatment of metabolic acidosis, especially in seriously ill patients with poor tissue perfusion or impaired hepatic function.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: use caution
Interactions
Caution when used in patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Sodium Lactate :
Chest pain, confusion, difficulty breathing, muscle spasms or twitches, pain, redness, unusual swelling. Febrile response, venous thrombosis, extravasation or phlebitis at the site of inj.
Mechanism of Action
Sodium lactate is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution that is used for fluid and electrolyte replenishment. It has metabolic alkalinising ability and is capable of inducing diuresis depending on the clinical condition of the patient.
Note
SODIUM LACTATE 18.5 g Solution manufactured by 3M ESPE AG. Its generic name is Sodium Lactate. SODIUM LACTATE is availble in Saudi Arabia.
Farmaco SA drug index information on SODIUM LACTATE Solution is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.