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Lactated ringers
Question | Answer |
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GENERIC NAME | Lactated Ringers |
BRAND NAME | Hartman’s solution |
CLASS | Isotonic Crystalloid solution |
MECHANISM OF ACTION | Lactated ringers replaces water and electrolytes |
INDICATIONS | Hypovolemic shock, Keep open IV |
CONTRAINDICATIONS | Lactated ringers should not be used in patients with congestive heart failure or renal failure. |
ADVERSE REACTIONS | Rare in therapeutic dosages |
NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION | none |
INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS | Few in emergency settings. |
DOSE/ROUTE | Hypovolemic shock. Titrate according to patients physiologic response |
ONSET OF ACTION | Rapidly |
PEAK EFFECTS | N/A |
DURATION OF ACTION | Short term therapy |
AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE | (2) 1L Bags |