Infutec RL Infusion

Description

Infutec RL Infusion is a combination medicine used in short term fluid replacement after trauma. It replenishes the salt and electrolyte levels in the body. Infutec RL Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works. You may be asked for regular monitoring of changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance during the treatment.

Introduction

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Infutec RL Infusion helps restore this fluid and electrolyte imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Benefits

Infutec RL Infusion is a combination of four medicines: Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride and Calcium Chloride, which replenishes the salt and electrolyte levels in the body.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Infutec RL Infusion. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Infutec RL Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Infutec RL Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : NOT RELEVANT - Not relevant, as Infutec RL Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients. - Kidney : CAUTION - Infutec RL Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Infutec RL Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Infutec RL Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Infutec RL Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.