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Lactated ringers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| GENERIC NAME | Lactated Ringers |
| BRAND NAME | Hartman’s solution |
| CLASS | Isotonic Crystalloid solution |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION | Lactated ringers replaces water and electrolytes |
| INDICATIONS | Hypovolemic shock, Keep open IV |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS | Lactated ringers should not be used in patients with congestive heart failure or renal failure. |
| ADVERSE REACTIONS | Rare in therapeutic dosages |
| NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION | none |
| INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS | Few in emergency settings. |
| DOSE/ROUTE | Hypovolemic shock. Titrate according to patients physiologic response |
| ONSET OF ACTION | Rapidly |
| PEAK EFFECTS | N/A |
| DURATION OF ACTION | Short term therapy |
| AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE | (2) 1L Bags |