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B05CX10
Forms & Strengths
- Intravenous solution: various multi-electrolyte combinations (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, acetate, gluconate)
- Available in flexible plastic containers of various volumes (e.g., 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL)
Adult Dosing
- Individualized based on clinical condition, age, weight, and laboratory parameters
- Typical replacement and maintenance rates range from 50 mL/h to 250 mL/h IV
- Maximum daily dose determined by patient fluid and electrolyte tolerance
Pediatric Dosing
- Individualized based on age, weight, clinical status, and fluid requirements
- Calculated using standard Holliday-Segar method or individualized body surface area formulas
- Requires strict monitoring of serum electrolytes and fluid balance
Indications
- Source of water and electrolytes for maintenance intravenous nutrition
- Correction of electrolyte disturbances and fluid deficits
- Vehicle for intravenous drug administration
Mechanism of Action
- Provides essential electrolytes to maintain extracellular fluid osmolarity and cellular electrochemical gradients
- Supplies water to correct dehydration and restore intravascular volume
- Metabolizable anions (e.g., acetate, gluconate) act as bicarbonate precursors to buffer metabolic acidosis
Contraindications
- Clinically significant fluid overload or hypervolemia
- Severe renal impairment with oliguria or anuria where electrolyte excretion is impaired
- Hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, or hypernatremia depending on specific formulation components
Adverse Reactions
- Fluid overload, hypervolemia, edema, and congestive heart failure exacerbation
- Electrolyte imbalances (hypernatremia, hypokalemia, etc.) due to inappropriate solution selection
- Infusion site reactions: phlebitis, extravasation, infection, and venous thrombosis
Drug Interactions
- Coadministration with potassium-sparing diuretics or ACE inhibitors increases risk of severe hyperkalemia
- May cause precipitation when mixed with incompatible medications or blood products (e.g., ceftriaxone with calcium-containing solutions)
- Corticosteroids may increase risk of sodium and fluid retention
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use