STEROFUNDIN ISO
Generic name not specified · by B. BRAUN
Composition
Inf: Per 250 ml: Sodium chloride 1.6998 gm, potassium chloride 0.0746 gm, calcium chloride dihydrate 0.0919gm, magnesium chloride hexahydrate 0.0508 gm, sodium acetate trihydrate 0.8165 gm, m
Indications & Dosage
Disturbances in fluid and electrolyte homeostasis or acid-base balance and re-establish osmotic equilibrium of specific ions: Adults: 500 ml to 3 liters per day, corresponding to 1-6 mmol Na/kg/day and 0.03-0.17 mmol K/kg/day Children: 20-100 ml/kg/day, corresponding to 3-14 mmol Na/ kg/day and 0.08-0.4 mmol k/kg/day. (Average INF rate 5 ml/kg/hr).
Contraindications
Hypervolaemia, severe CHF, renal failure with oliguria or anuria, severe general oedema, hyperkalaemia, hypercalcaemia, metabolic alkalosis.
Precautions
Mild to moderate cardiac or pulmonary failure, peripheral or pulmonary oedema or extracellular hyperhydration, hypernatraemia, hyperchloraemia, hypertonic dehydration, HTN, renal impairment; present or imminent ecalampsia, aldosteronism or other conditions or treatment associated with sodium retention; condition predisposing to hyperkalaemia e.g. renal or adrenocortical insufficiency, acute dehydration or extensive tissue destruction; extravasation, sarcoidosis, concomitant blood transfusion, respiratory impairment, pregnancy and lactation. Monitor serum electrolyte, fluid balance and pH, nutritive supply for long-term treatment.
Interactions
Suxamethonium, tacrolimus, cyclosporin, carbonate-, phosphate-, sulphate- or tartrate containing medications.
Side Effects
Febrile response, infections at the injection site, local pain or reaction, vein irritation, venous thrombosis or phlebitis.