Sodium Lactate 5% Infusion

Short Description

Sodium Lactate 5% Infusion is used for short-term fluid replacement, replenishing fluid loss and treating hypovolemia.

Dosage Form

Infusion

Introduction

Sodium Lactate 5% Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The most common side effects include injection site reactions such as pain and redness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from kidney or liver diseases.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Sodium Lactate 5% Infusion works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels in the body.

Seek immediate medical attention in case of fluid overloading resulting in electrolyte imbalances Exercise caution if you are at risk of alkalosis (an excessively alkaline condition of the body fluids or tissues which may cause weakness or cramp) Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding Do not take if you are allergic to sodium lactate or any of its ingredients Severe kidney impairment, hypervolemia (fluid overload), overhydration, or conditions that may cause sodium retention or edema