Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Intravenous – 20 to 30 ml/kg body weight/hour Note: The intravenous dose of Ringer's lactate solution is usually calculated by estimated fluid loss and presumed fluid deficit. For fluid resuscitation, the usual rate of administration is 20 to 30 ml/kg body weight/hour. |
Child Dose
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Indication: Source of water and electrolytes; replacement of extracellular fluid losses; restoration of sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride balances Age: Babies and children |
Dose: Intravenous – 20 ml to 100 ml/kg/24 h Note: Intravenous |
Administration
- For medical use only
- Must be administered by professional
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
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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