Indication
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Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Infusion – up to 100 drops/minute Note: Dosage is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations. |
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Indication: Burn patients Age: Adult |
Dose: Injection – 4 mL/kg body weight/percentage of Body surface area burn Frequency: Half of this within 8 hours, the remainder over 16 hours Note: In burn patients the dose is according to the Parkland formula (e.g. for a 30 percentage Body surface area burn of a person having 60 kg body weight, 4 x 60 x 30 mL = 7200 mL would be required in 24 hours). |
Child Dose
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Indication: Source of electrolytes and water for hydration Age: Babies and children |
Dose: Intravenous – 20 ml to 100 ml / kg Frequency: 24 hours Note: intravenous |
Administration
- For hospital use only
- Must be given by IV
Side Effect
- febrile response
- infection at the site of injection
- venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection
- extravasation
- and hypervolemia
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Electrosal should be stored at controlled room temperature.
Data Sources
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