Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: As water replacement Condition: Replacement should be to recover losses and maintenance therapy |
Dose: Not mentioned Note: Replacement should be to recover losses and maintenance therapy |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Water replacement Condition: Recovery of losses and maintenance therapy |
Dose: Not specified – Not specified Note: Replacement should be to recover losses and maintenance therapy |
Administration
- For hospital use only
- Must be given by IV
Side Effect
- Venous thrombosis
- phlebitis
- hypovolemia
- hypervolemia
- dehydration
- oedema
- fever
- mental confusion
- unconsciousness
- hyperosmolar syndrome
- hyperglycaemia
- hypokalaemia
- acidosis
- hypophosphataemia
- hypomagnesemia
- polyuria
- glycosuria
- ketonuria
- nausea
- diarrhoea
- polydipsia
- vein irritation
- tissue necrosis
- pulmonary oedema
- tachypnoea
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Diabetic Coma
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Can worsen high blood sugar
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Intracranial Hemorrhage
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Risk of increased bleeding
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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