Clinical Pharmacology Details


3.3% + 0.3% NaCL


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Indications & Dose:

Supply or replenishment of water and electrolytes in dehydration and diseases due to unknown causes, before and after surgery and in cases of possible potassium retention. As a diuluent for IV drip infusion.
DOSAGE:


Adults: Usually 500-1000 mL at one time by intravenous drip infusion. The infusion rate should be 300-500 mL per hour (about 75-125 drops per minute) for adults.
Children: 50-1000 mL per hour (about 12-25 drops per minute) for children. 

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Renal failure due to renal diseases Cardiac failure. Redcued urinary output due to obstructive urinary tract diseases. Diabetes mellitus. 

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Adverse Effects:

Cerebral, pulmonary and peripherlaral oedema and dilution acidosis may occur with a large volume and/or acute infusion. 

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