What is Dextrose In Lactated Ringers: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
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Dextrose In Lactated Ringers overview
BRAND NAMES:
Kabiven, Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose, Perikabiven, pH 12 Sterile Diluent for Flolan, R-Gene 10, SmartRx MLD Kit, Sterile Diluent for Treprostinil, Ionosol Mb/5% Dextrose, triCitrasol
Generic Names:
Dextrose In Lactated Ringers
Uses:
Provides your body with nutrients such as protein, sugar, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fat (lipids). Parenteral solution is needed when you cannot eat food by mouth or if you cannot get enough nutrition from your diet for several days. You may need parenteral solution if you have serious medical problems such as AIDS, cancer, or serious burns.
Therapeutic Classes:
Diagnostic Agent, Pituitary Function, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Nutritive Agent, Parenteral Solution
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Dextrose In Lactated Ringers used for?
What form(s) does Dextrose In Lactated Ringers come in
Injectable
What are common Dextrose In Lactated Ringers doses?
Flex Cont 1000ML of 5%
How to take Dextrose In Lactated Ringers
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If you receive this medicine at home, a caregiver will teach you, a family member, or friend how to give the medicine. You may need to add vitamins or medicine to the solution before using it. Your caregiver will show you how to do this.
Do not use this medicine if the solution (liquid) looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is separated like oil and water, or is leaking from the bag. Carefully follow any instructions for mixing, preparing, and giving this medicine.
If you receive this medicine at home, a caregiver will teach you, a family member, or friend how to give the medicine. You may need to add vitamins or medicine to the solution before using it. Your caregiver will show you how to do this.
Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Do not use this medicine if the solution (liquid) looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is separated like oil and water, or is leaking from the bag. Carefully follow any instructions for mixing, preparing, and giving this medicine.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
What to do if you miss a dose of Dextrose In Lactated Ringers
You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Remove the medicine from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before using it. This will bring the solution to room temperature and make the injection more comfortable for you. Do not heat the medicine in a microwave oven.
Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. Follow any special instructions about how to throw away empty medicine bottles, tubes, or bags.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Dextrose In Lactated Ringers contraindications
Parenteral solution provides nutrients that your body needs. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason why you should not receive this medicine.
Dextrose In Lactated Ringers warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your nutritional needs may be higher than normal.
Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, blood clotting problems, or high cholesterol. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamins, eggs, oils, or peanuts.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have medical problems with your pancreas, liver, or kidney, or if you have heart disease.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
Yellow skin or eyes.
Dextrose In Lactated Ringers interactions
Do not use any other vitamins or mineral supplements without asking your doctor first.
Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, blood clotting problems, or high cholesterol. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamins, eggs, oils, or peanuts.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have medical problems with your pancreas, liver, or kidney, or if you have heart disease.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Dextrose In Lactated Ringers side effects
Serious Side Effects
Yellow skin or eyes.
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
Rapid weight gain.
Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
Pale, hot, dry skin with fruit-like breath odor, fainting, and shortness of breath.
Confusion and weakness with muscle twitching.
Confusion and weakness with uneven heartbeat and shortness of breath.
Less Serious Side Effects
Blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased thirst.
Pain, redness, swelling, or cold feeling where the needle is placed.
Increase in how much or how often you urinate.
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting.
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