Electrosal (IV Infusion)
500 ml bag: ৳ 71.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hartmanns solution |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Electrosal Solution for Intravenous Infusion
Categories
- Medicine
- Intravenous Fluid
- Electrolyte Replenisher
- Therapeutic Solution
Description
- Sterile solution for treating hypovolemia
- Contains Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Sodium Lactate
- Recommended for fluid and electrolyte replenishment
- Used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis and alkalinizing urine
- Recommended dosage depends on patient's age, weight, and clinical condition
- Administration instructions for intravenous infusion
- Contraindicated in patients with diabetes mellitus
- Possible side effects include mild swelling, breathing difficulty, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and inflammation of veins
- Pregnancy Category C - use only if clearly needed
- Precautions for infusing the solution in patients with electrolyte imbalance, renal impairment, heart failure, and pulmonary congestion
- Belongs to the therapeutic class of Haemodialysis solutions
- Storage at controlled room temperature
Primary Function
- Treats hypovolemia
- Replenishes fluids and electrolytes
- Treats metabolic acidosis
- Alkalinizes urine
Composition
- Sodium Chloride BP 0.6g
- Potassium Chloride BP0.04g
- Calcium Chloride BP0.027g
- Sodium Lactate 50% solution USP equivalent to 0.32g of Sodium Lactate
- Per litre contains Sodium 131mmol, Potassium 5mmol, Calcium 2mmol, Bicarbonate (as lactate) 29mmol, Chloride 111mmol
Recommended Dosage
- Varies with patient's age, weight, and clinical condition
- Up to 100-drops/minute/70kg body weight
- Dosage calculation for burn patients according to the Parkland formula
Administration Instructions
- Check infusion set and solution prior to use
- Gradually allow the fluid to flow down to the needle tip
- Clean and secure the veinpuncture site and needle
- Adjust drip speed for infusion
Contraindications
- Relatively contraindicated in patients with diabetes mellitus
Side Effects
- Mild swelling in hands, ankles, and feet
- Breathing difficulty
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Inflammation of veins
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C - use only if clearly needed
- No animal reproduction studies conducted
- Unknown effects on fetal harm and reproduction capacity
Precautions & Warnings
- Do not administer rapidly or for prolonged periods
- Infuse with caution in patients with electrolyte imbalance, renal impairment, and heart failure
- Immediate discontinuation if rigor arises
- Do not use if solution is cloudy or contains particles
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the therapeutic class of Haemodialysis solutions
Storage Conditions
- Store at controlled room temperature