Sodium Lactate (Sodium Lactate Injection in AVIVA) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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SODIUM LACTATE
(sodium lactate (sodium lactate injection in aviva) injection in aviva) Injection USP

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Sodium Lactate Injection, USP, 50 mEq (5 mEq/mL) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, concentrated solution of sodium lactate (sodium lactate injection in aviva) in Water for Injection for additive use only after dilution by intravenous route as an electrolyte replen-isher and systemic alkalizer. It should not be administered undiluted.

Sodium lactate (sodium lactate injection in aviva) is chemically designated as propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-,monosodium salt and has the following structural formula:

CH₃CH(OH)COONa

C₃H₅NaO₃ 112.1

A 60% aqueous solution is miscible in water.

Each mLcontains: Sodium lactate (sodium lactate injection in aviva) anhydrous 560 mg (5 mEq each of Na+ and lactate anion); Water for Injection q.s. Hydrochloric acid and/ or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment.

The solution contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer. The osmolar concentration is 10 mOsmol/mL (calc.). When diluted with Sterile Water for Injection to make a 1/6 molar solution, the pH of sodium lactate (sodium lactate injection in aviva) solution lies between 6.0 and 7.3.

What are the precautions when taking sodium lactate injection in aviva (Sodium Lactate)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to carisoprodol or aspirin; or to related medications such as meprobamate, tybamate, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, or other salicylates such as salsalate; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), bleeding/clotting problems (e.g., coagulopathy, bleeding peptic ulcers), certain genetic blood...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 1/16/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.