Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Intravenous – 0.5 g/kg per hour Frequency: continuous Note: Average normal adult daily requirements range from two to three liters (1.0 to 1.5 liters each for insensible water loss by perspiration and urine production). Clinical evaluation and periodic laboratory determinations are necessary to monitor changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy. |
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Age: Adult Condition: Maximum infusion rate |
Dose: Intravenous – 0.8 g/kg per hour Note: The dose is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient. Clinical evaluation and periodic laboratory determinations are necessary to monitor changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy. |
Child Dose
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Age: Child Condition: clinical condition depends on age and weight |
Dose: Intravenous Dose – depends on age, weight and clinical condition of the patient Note: IV Dose depends on age, wt and clinical condition of the patient. |
Administration
- For hospital use only
- Must be given by IV
Side Effect
- Fever
- infection at the site of inj
- venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of inj
- extravasation and hypervolaemia
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
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Not available
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Not available
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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