Normosol-R w/5% Dextrose, TPN Electrolytes II Multiple Electrolyte Additive, Clinimix E 8/10, Clinimix E 8/14, Ionosol B/5% Dextrose, Isolyte P w/Dextrose, Isolyte S
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Provides your body with needed electrolytes when you are dehydrated or cannot eat food by mouth. You also may need this medicine if you have certain metabolic or nutrition problems, or serious medical problems such as AIDS, cancer, or burns.
Peritoneal Dialysis Solution, Antidote, Parenteral Amino Acids, Parenteral Electrolyte, Potassium, Parenteral Electrolyte, Sodium, Parenteral Electrolyte Combination
Injectable
By injection
Injectable
Flex Cont 1000ML of
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
You 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. You may need to mix this medicine with another solution before using it.
Do not use this medicine if the liquid looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is leaking from the bag or container. If your medicine comes in a single-dose vial, throw away any medicine that is left over after you have removed your dose from the vial. Carefully follow all instructions for preparing and using this medicine.
You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Throw 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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.
This medicine is ordered by a doctor to provide nutrients that your body needs. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason why you should not receive this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your electrolyte needs may be different than normal.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of breathing problems, diabetes, liver problems, or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or if you are on a low salt diet. Make sure your doctor knows if you have had recent problems with swelling or retaining (keeping) fluid, or a recent surgery or serious injury. Tell your doctor if you have ever had problems with the levels of sodium (salt) or potassium in your blood. Make sure your doctor knows about any other health problems you may have.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Giving this medicine too quickly may be dangerous, even life-threatening. Follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist when using this medicine. Always use the IV pump and other equipment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
Pain, redness, or swelling where the medicine is given.
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, or rapid weight gain.
Trouble urinating, or a change in how much or how often you urinate.
Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking corticotropin or other steroids such as dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, or Medrol®. There are other medicines that may interact with parenteral electrolyte combinations. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.
Do not use any other mineral supplements or electrolytes (such as GoLYTELY®, Pedialyte®, or Gatorade®) without asking your doctor first.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Giving this medicine too quickly may be dangerous, even life-threatening. Follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist when using this medicine. Always use the IV pump and other equipment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious Side Effects
Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
Trouble urinating, or a change in how much or how often you urinate.
Pain, redness, or swelling where the medicine is given.
Heartbeat that is uneven or too fast.
Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
Confusion, weakness, trouble moving, or seizures.
New coughing or trouble breathing.
Lightheadedness or fainting.
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, or rapid weight gain.
Less Serious Side Effects
Diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting.
Muscle cramps.
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