LACTATED RINGERS

Lactated ringers is an electrolyte replenisher for adults and pedriatic patients. It serves as a source of water and electrolytes and alkanizing agent to keep the patient hydrated.

Uses

This medication is used to replenish water and other minerals in a patient.

Warnings

Solutions containing lactate are not for use in the treatment of lactic acidosis. Solutions containing lactate should be used with great care in patients with:

Metabolic or Respiratory Alkalosis
Hepatic Insufficiency

Side Effects

Aside from the benefits, this drug may bring some unwanted effects. It is important to tell your doctor all the symptoms that you experience while using this drug, especially if any of the following:

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Paresthesias of the Extremities
Areflexia
Muscular or Respiratory Paralysis
Mental Confusion
Weakness
Hypotension
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Heart Block
Electrocardiographic Abnormalities
Cardiac Arrest

This does not contain the complete list of side effects.

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:

If you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are to undergo any surgical procedure.
If you are taking herbal, prescription and non-prescription drugs.
If you have certain medical conditions

Interactions

Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.

Possible interactions with this drug are:

Salicylates
Barbiturates
Ephedrine
Pseudoephedrine
Dextroamphetamine (Dexamphetamine) Sulfate
Potassium Sparing Diuretics (Amiloride, Spironolactone, Triamterene)
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists
Immunosuppressants Tacrolimus
Thiazide Diuretic
Vitamin D

Overdose & Brands

The dose of Lactated Ringer’s is as directed by a physician. Dosage is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient as well as laboratory determinations.

Available brand/s:

Endure Medical 5% Dextrose in Lactated
Endure Medical Lactated Ringer’s Solution
Euro-Med 5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer’s Solution
Lactated Ringers solution