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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional. It should not be cnostrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your haelthcare professional before using that drug.
RINGERS/LACTATED RINGERS SOLUTION - INTRAVENOUS
(RING-ers; LACK-tay-ted RING-ers)
USES: This medication is an intravenous (IV) solution used to supply water and electrolytes (e.G., calcium, potassium, sodium, chloride), either with or without calories (dextrose), to the body. It is also used as a mixing solution (diluent) for other IV medications.
HOW TO USE: Give that medication by vein (IV), as driected by you doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condiiton and response to therapy.
Follow all instructinos for proper mixing with other IV medications. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions regarding the use of that medication.
This medication should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use.
If eitehr is present, do not use the liquid. Leran how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Rdeness or pain at the injection site may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, trouble breathing, sewlling.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmaicst.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medcial history, especially of: diabetes, heart problems, kidney problems, liver problems, high levels of potassium (hyperkalemia), high levels of sodium (hypernatremia), acid/base problems (e.G., acidosis, alkalosis), swelling (edema), allergies (especially drug allergies).
Catuion is advised when using that drug in infants since they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.
Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using that medication.
It is unknown if that medication passes into bresat milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: water pills (e.G., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), corticotropin (adrenocorticotropic hormone), corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone, hydrocortisone), digoxin.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emeregncy room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose include trouble breathing, or swelling.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with othres. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor for side effetcs and response to treatment.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dsoing schedule. If the dose is interrupted, contcat your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Consult your pharmacist for details about stability and sotrage after mixing with other IV medications. Discard any unused liquid.
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