Toxicology: Safe to use if given correctly.Side Effects:Side effects are unlikely if the solution is administered correctly. Some swelling or infection may occur at the site of injection. Allergic reactions to the ingredients are also possible.
Warnings: Do not administered at the same time as blood, which may cause coagulation.Do not use if the animal is allergic to any of the ingredients.Solutions which contain potassium should be used with great care, if at all, in patients with hyperkalemia, severe renal failure and in conditions in which potassium retention is present.Solutions containing sodium ions should be used with great care, if at all, in patients with congestive heart failure, severe renal insufficiency and in clinical states in which there exists edema with sodium retention.In patients with diminished renal function, administration of solutions containing sodium or potassium ions may result in sodium or potassium retention.Solutions containing lactate ions should be used with great care in patients with metabolic or respiratory alkalosis. The administration of lactate ions should be done with great care where there is an increased level or an impaired utilization of lactate ions, as in severe hepatic insufficiency. The intravenous administration of these solutions can cause fluid and/or solute overloading resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states or pulmonary edema. The risk of dilutional states is inversely proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of administered parenteral solutions.The risk of solute overload causing congested states with peripheral and pulmonary edema is directly proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of such solutions.
Precautions: Clinical evaluation and periodic laboratory determinations are necessary to monitor changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations and acid-base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy or whenever the condition of the patient warrants such evaluation. Caution must be exercised in the administration of parenteral fluids, especially those containing sodium ions, to patients receiving corticosteroids or corticotrophin.Potassium containing solutions should be used with caution in the presence of cardiac disease, particularly in digitalized patients or in the presence of renal disease.Solutions containing lactate ions should be used with caution as excess administration may result in metabolic alkalosis.Do not administer unless solution is clear and container is undamaged. Discard unused portion. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Keep out of the reach of children