Per 1,000 mL Na 60 meq, Cl 50 meq, K 10 meq, lactate 20 meq, anhydrous glucose 27 g, (NaCl 2.34 g, KCl 0.75 g, Na lactate 2.24 g, water for inj 1,000 mL). Osmolarity: 290 mOsm. Energy: 108 kCal
Indications/Uses
Water & electrolyte supplement or replenishment. Difficulty in oral intake of water & electrolyte post-op & for hypertonic dehydration w/ hypokalemia.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Childn/infant 50-100 mL/hr.
Contraindications
Lactacidemia, hyperkalemia, oliguria, Addison's disease, severe burn, azotemia; patients w/ Na overload, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, severe hepatic injury, cardiac arrhythmia.
Special Precautions
CHF, renal failure, peripheral & pulmonary edema, preeclampsia, HTN, early post-traumatic state, severe sepsis, acidosis, reduced urinary output due to obstructive urinary tract disease, DM; patients on K-sparing diuretics. Should not be mixed w/ whole blood.
Adverse Reactions
Alkalosis; cerebral, pulmonary & peripheral edema; water intoxication, hyperkalemia, thrombophlebitis.
Sign Out
