Cholera Fluid (IV Infusion)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cholera saline |
| Company | Institute of public health iph |
Indications
- Depletion of electrolytes
- Cholera treatment
- Diarrhea treatment
- Vomiting treatment
- Fluid loss treatment
- Electrolyte balance restoration
Composition
- Sterile solution of Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride and Sodium Acetate
- Sodium Chloride BP 0.5 g per 100 ml
- Potassium Chloride BP 0.1 g per 100 ml
- Sodium Acetate BP 0.393 g per 100 ml
- Electrolyte content per litre: Sodium 134 mmol, Potassium 13 mmol, Chloride 99 mmol, Acetate 48 mmol
Dosage
- Dependent on patient's requirements
- Varies with age, weight, clinical condition
- Physician's judgement
Administration
- Infusion set and solution check prior to use
- Procedural steps for administration
- Incremental adjustment of drip speed
Side Effects
- Severe burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle
- Warmth, redness, oozing, or bleeding at IV site
- Fever and ongoing cough
Precautions & Warnings
- Infusion caution in electrolyte imbalance scenarios
- Caution in pregnancy
- Caution in renal impairment
- Caution in heart failure
- Caution in pulmonary congestion
- Caution in head injury
- Caution in patients on potassium sparing diuretics
Therapeutic Class
- Intravenous fluid preparations
Storage Conditions
- Controlled room temperature