Ringer Lactate Pharmacology

Ringer Lactate

About Ringer Lactate
Intravenous fluid, Isotonic crystalloid volume expander.
Mechanism of Action of Ringer Lactate
This isotonic crystalloid volume expander expands circulating blood volume. It approximates the fluid and electrolyte composition of blood.
Pharmacokinets of Ringer Lactate
N/A
Onset of Action for Ringer Lactate
N/A
Duration of Action for Ringer Lactate
N/A
Half Life of Ringer Lactate
N/A
Side Effects of Ringer Lactate
1. Fever
2. Infection at administration site
3. Venous thrombosis
4. Extravasations
5. Hypervolemia
Contra-indications of Ringer Lactate
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Congestive Heart Failure
3. Renal Failure
Special Precautions while taking Ringer Lactate
1. Edema states with sodium retention
2. Hyperkalemia
3. Metabolic or respiratory alkalosis
4. Do not administer simultaneously with blood through same administration set.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Ringer Lactate
1. Fluid resuscitation after a blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or a burn injury
2. Induce urination in patients with renal failure
3. Source of water and electrolytes
4. Alkalinizing agent


Interactions for Ringer Lactate
N/A
Typical Dosage for Ringer Lactate
Intravenous-
Adults-1-3 litres/day
Rate: 5-10 ml/kg body weight/hour.
Schedule of Ringer Lactate
N/A
Storage Requirements for Ringer Lactate
Store at room temperature (25-30 degree C).
Effects of Missed Dosage of Ringer Lactate
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Ringer Lactate
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

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