Dextrose in Lactated Ringers
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Dosing in kidney impairment
Renal Impairment Administration of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection to patients with or at risk of severe renal impairment, may result in hyperkalemia and/or fluid overload [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 , 5.7 , 5.9 )] . Avoid Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection in patients with severe renal impairment.
If use cannot be avoided in such patients, monitor for development of these adverse reactions.
Dosing in liver impairment
Hepatic Impairment In patients with severe hepatic impairment, lactate metabolism may be impaired and Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection may not produce alkalinization. Closely monitor serum lactate levels and acid-base status in such patients.
Preparation and administration
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Important Preparation Instructions Visually inspect the Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection solution for particulate matter and discoloration. Do not administer Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection unless the solution is clear and the container seals are intact. If additives are determined to be compatible with Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection then using aseptic technique, mix thoroughly; do not store solutions containing additives.
After mixing, do not use if there is discoloration or formation of precipitates. To reduce the risk of air embolism, adhere to the following Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection preparation instructions [see Warnings and Precautions ] : Use a non-vented infusion set or close the vent on a vented set. Use a dedicated line without any connections (do not connect flexible containers in series).
The use of pressure infusion is not recommended as a method to increase flow rates. However, if pressure infusion is required, ensure that any air within the bag is fully evacuated prior to initiation of infusion. If using a pumping device to administer Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection , turn off the pump before the container is empty.
Preparation Instructions 1. Tear overwrap down at notch and remove solution container. Check for minute leaks by squeezing solution container firmly. If leaks are found, discard solution as sterility may be impaired. If supplemental medication is desired, follow directions below before preparing for administration. 2. Inspect each container.
Read the label. Ensure solution is the one ordered and is within the expiration date. 3. Invert container and carefully inspect the solution in good light for cloudiness, haze, or particulate matter. Any container which is suspect should not be used. 4. If supplemental medication is desired, follow directions below [see Dosage and Administration ] .
Preparation for Administration 1. Remove plastic protector from sterile set port at bottom of container. 2. Attach administration set according to its accompanying directions.
Important Administration Instructions Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is for intravenous use. Use a peripheral vein to administer Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection if the final dextrose concentration is 5% or less, and the osmolarity is less than 900 mOsm/L. Consider using a central vein to administer hypertonic solutions with osmolarity of 900 mOsm/L or more to avoid venous irritation [see Warnings and Precautions ] .
It is recommended that intravenous administration apparatus be replaced at least once every 24 hours. Use immediately after opening the container. Discard the unused portion. Some additives may be incompatible [see Dosage and Administration ] . To Add Medication Before Solution Administration 1. Prepare medication site. 2.
Using syringe with 18-22 gauge needle, puncture medication port and inner diaphragm and inject. 3. Squeeze and tap ports while ports are upright and mix solution and medication thoroughly. To Add Medication During Solution Administration 1. Close clamp on the set. 2. Prepare medication site. 3. Using syringe with 18-22 gauge needle of appropriate length (at least 5/8 inch), puncture resealable medication port and inner diaphragm and inject. 4.
Remove container from IV pole and/or turn to an upright position. 5. Evacuate both ports by tapping and squeezing them while container is in the upright position. 6. Mix solution and medication thoroughly. 7. Return container to in use position and continue administration.
Drug Incompatibilities Do not administer Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection simultaneously with ceftriaxone in neonates (28 days of age or younger) due to serious risks [see Contraindications and Warnings and Precautions ] . However, in patients older than 28 days, ceftriaxone and Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection may be administered sequentially if the infusion lines are thoroughly flushed between infusions with a compatible fluid [see Warnings and Precautions ].
Do not administer Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection simultaneously with citrate anticoagulated/preserved blood through the same administration set because of the likelihood of coagulation precipitated by the calcium content of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection.
Drug interactions
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Drugs that Affect Electrolyte and/or Fluid Balance : Avoid concomitant use. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, closely monitor electrolyte concentrations and fluid balance. ( 7.1 ) Lithium : Avoid concomitant use. If concomitant use is unavoidable monitor serum lithium concentrations more frequently. ( 7.2 ) Digoxin : Consider reducing the volume or rate of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection due to the increased risk of digoxin toxicity with calcium-containing solutions. ( 7.3 ) Drugs with pH-Dependent Renal Elimination : Renal clearance of acidic drugs may be increased. In contrast, renal clearance of alkaline drugs may be decreased. ( 7.4 )
7.1 Drugs that Affect Electrolyte and/or Fluid Balance Hyperkalemia Administration of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection to patients concomitantly treated or recently treated with drugs that are associated with hyperkalemia increases the risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia, especially in the presence of other hyperkalemia risk factors . Avoid use of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection in patients receiving drugs that are associated with hyperkalemia (e.g., potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, or calcineurin inhibitors).
If concomitant use cannot be avoided, closely monitor serum potassium concentrations during concomitant use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]. Hyponatremia Administration of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection to patients treated concomitantly with drugs associated with hyponatremia may increase the risk of developing hyponatremia. These drugs include diuretics and those that cause SIADH (e.g., arginine vasopressin analogs, certain antiepileptic, psychotropic, or cytotoxic drugs). Avoid use of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection in patients receiving such drugs.
If use cannot be avoided, closely monitor serum sodium concentrations during concomitant use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Hypercalcemia Avoid the use of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection in patients treated with thiazide diuretics or vitamin D because these drugs can increase the risk of hypercalcemia. If use cannot be avoided, closely monitor serum calcium concentrations during concomitant use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ].
Hypernatremia and Fluid Retention Administration of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection to patients treated concomitantly with drugs associated with sodium and fluid retention (e.g., corticosteroids or corticotropin) may increase the risk of hypernatremia and volume overload. Avoid use of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection in patients receiving such drugs. If use cannot be avoided, closely monitor serum electrolytes, fluid balance, and acid-base balance during concomitant use.
7.2 Lithium Renal sodium and lithium clearance may be increased during concomitant use of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection and lithium and may result in decreased lithium concentrations. Avoid use of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection in patients receiving lithium. If use cannot be avoided, increase the frequency of monitoring of serum lithium concentrations during concomitant use.
7.3 Digoxin Administration of calcium via use of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection may increase digoxin’s effects and lead to digoxin toxicity including serious or fatal cardiac arrhythmias. In digoxin-treated patients, consider reducing the volume and/or rate of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection administration .
7.4 Drugs with pH-Dependent Renal Elimination Due to the alkalinizing action of lactate (formation of bicarbonate), Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection may interfere with the elimination of drugs with pH-dependent renal elimination. Renal clearance of alkaline drugs may be decreased. In contrast, renal clearance of acidic drugs may be increased.
7.5 Interference of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection with Interpretation of Serum Lactate Levels in Patients with Severe Metabolic Acidosis Because administration of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection may interfere with the interpretation of serum lactate levels in patients with severe metabolic acidosis; assessment of the patient’s clinical status should not solely rely on the measurement of serum lactate.
Contraindications
Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is contraindicated in: Neonates (28 days of age or younger) who are receiving concomitant treatment with ceftriaxone, even if separate infusion lines are used, due to the risk of fatal ceftriaxone-calcium salt precipitation in the neonate’s bloodstream [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Specific Populations (8.4) ]. Patients with known hypersensitivity to any components of Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Patients with clinically significant hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. Concomitant treatment with ceftriaxone in neonates (28 days of age or younger).
( 4 ) Patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium lactate. ( 4 )
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Liver injury (LiverTox)
LiverTox has no chapter for dextrose in lactated ringers. Check the label's hepatic warnings.
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Lactated Ringer’s as a source of water and electrolytes has been used for decades during labor and delivery. Although there are no reports of use of Lactated Ringer’s in other stages of pregnancy, exposure during pregnancy is not expected to cause major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with this drug. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S.
general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.
For breastfeeding, also see LactMed (National Library of Medicine), which summarizes milk levels and infant effects.
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