Sodium lactate

Parenteral
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance

Dosage adjustments may be required.

Treatment of lactic acidosis.

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.

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.

IV: C

Caution when used in patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotropin.

Description: 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.
Pharmacokinetics:
Metabolism: Lactate ions are metabolised to carbon dioxide and water, which requires the consumption of hydrogen cations.

Electrolytes