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EspañolLactated Ringers overview
Generic Names:
Lactated Ringers
Uses:
Provides the body with needed electrolytes and water during low blood volume or pressure. Also increases pH level of the body.
Therapeutic Classes:
Parenteral Electrolyte Combination
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What form(s) does Lactated Ringers come in
Injectable
What are common Lactated Ringers doses?
Flex Cont 250ML of
Flex Cont 500ML of
Flex Cont 1000ML of
Plas Cont 1000ML of
Plas Cont 2000ML of
Plas Cont 3000ML of
Plas Cont 4000ML of
Common Lactated Ringers prescriptions
Lactated Ringers
1000ml of flex contLactated Ringers
500ml of flex cont
How to take Lactated Ringers
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Lactated Ringers contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to sodium lactate.
Lactated Ringers warnings
This medicine can cause the following problems:Electrolyte imbalance, which can lead to encephalopathy, overhydration, changes in pH levels in the blood, kidney stones, or swellingHigh blood sugar
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease (including kidney stones), liver disease, heart disease (including heart failure), diabetes, lung or breathing problems, increased water intake without being thirsty, hormone problem (including SIADH), brain or nerve problems (including swelling in the brain), electrolyte imbalance, or dehydration. Tell your doctor if you have burns or tissue injury, or if you had a recent surgery.
Lactated Ringers interactions
Children 28 days of age or younger (neonates) should not receive this medicine together with ceftriaxone. Patients older than 28 days of age should not receive this medicine together with ceftriaxone in the same infusion line.
Some medicines can affect how Lactated Ringer works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Corticotropin, cyclosporine, digoxin, lithium, tacrolimus, vitamin DDiuretics (water pill)Medicine to treat hypertension (including ACE inhibitors, ARBs)Medicine to treat seizuresMedicine to treat mental or behavioral problemsSteroid medicine
Lactated Ringers side effects
Serious Side Effects
Dry mouth, increased hunger, thirst, or urination, trouble breathing, weight loss, stomach pain
Loss of consciousness, seizures, fast or uneven heartbeat
Muscle twitching
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Extreme weakness, tiredness, or confusion, nausea, vomiting
Lightheadedness or fainting
Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
Change in how much or how often you urinate, swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs, weight gain
Less Serious Side Effects
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed