RINGER LACTATE (COMPOUND SODIUM LACTATE) (OTSUKA) I.V. INF. 500 ML

Lactated Ringer�s Solution (also known as Ringer�s Lactate or Hartmann solution) is a crystalloid isotonic IV fluid designed to be the near-physiological solution of balanced electrolytes. It contains 130 mEq/L of sodium 4 mEq/L of potassium 3 mEq/L of calcium and 109 mEq/L of chloride. It also contains bicarbonate precursors to prevent acidosis. It does not provide calories or magnesium and has limited potassium replacement. It is the most physiologically adaptable fluid because its electrolyte content is most closely related to the composition of the body�s blood serum and plasma. Lactated Ringer�s is used to correct dehydration sodium depletion and replace GI tract fluid losses. It can also be used in fluid losses due to burns fistula drainage and trauma. It is the choice for first-line fluid resuscitation for certain patients. It is often administered to patients with metabolic acidosis. Lactated Ringer�s solution is metabolized in the liver which converts the lactate to bicarbonate therefore it should not be given to patients who cannot metabolize lactate (e.g. liver disease lactic acidosis). It should be used in caution for patients with heart failure and renal failure.