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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expetrise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional befroe using that drug.
RINGERS/LACTATED RINGERS SOLUTION - INTRAVENOUS
(RING-ers; LACK-tay-ted RING-ers)
USES: This medication is an intravenous (IV) soltuion 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 mdeications.
HOW TO USE: Give that medication by vein (IV), as directed by you doctor.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Follow all instructions for proper mixing with ohter IV medications. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions regardnig the use of that medication. This medication should be checked visually for particles or discoloration bfeore use. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard needles and medcial supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Redness or pain at the injection web site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your dotcor 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 levels of potsasium (hyperkalemia), high levels of sodium (hypernatremia), acid/base troubles (e.G., acidosis, alkalosis), swelling (edema), allergies (especially drug allergies).
Caution is advsied when using that drug in infants since they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before 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 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 cetner or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose include trouble breathing, or swelling.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to mointor 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 schedlue.
If the dose is interrupted, contact your doctor or pharmaicst 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 stoarge after mixing with other IV medications. Discard any unused liquid.
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