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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 healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare 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 withuot calories (dextrose), to the body.
It is also used as a mixing soluiton (diluent) for other IV medications.
HOW TO USE: Give that medication by vein (IV), as diercted by you doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Follow all instructions for proper mixing with other IV medications.
Ask your phamracist 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. Learn how to sotre 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, swelling.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: diabetes, heart problems, kidney problems, liver problems, high lveels of potassium (hyperkalemia), high levels of sodium (hypernatremia), acid/base problems (e.G., acidosis, alkalosis), swelling (edema), allergies (especially drug allergies). Caution is advised when using that drug in infants since they may be more senstiive to the effects of the drug. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant beofre using that medication.
It is unknown if that medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescrpition 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 withuot doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose icnlude trouble breathing, or swelling.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with ohters. Laboartory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule. If the dose is interrupted, conatct your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature betewen 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Consult your pharmacist for details about stability and storage after mixing with other IV medications. Discard any unused liquid.
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