PLEGISOL IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

EliminationMetabolism/

ExcretionPotassium: Normally about 80 to 90% of the potassium intake is excreted in the urine; the remainder is excreted in feces and to a smaller extent, in perspiration. Sodium and Chloride: The distribution and excretion of sodium (Na + ) and chloride (Cl − ) are largely under the control of the kidney which maintains a balance between intake and output.

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Serious Risk with Concomitant Use with Ceftriaxone [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Air Embolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Potassium Imbalances [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hyponatremia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Fluid Overload [see Warnin...

Ringer’s Injection is contraindicated in: Neonates (28 days of age or younger) who are receiving concomitant treatment with ceftriaxone, even if separate infusion lines are used, due to the risk of fatal ceftriaxone-calcium salt precipitation in the neonate’s bloodstream [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Specific Populations (8.4) ] . Patients with known hypersensitivity to any components of...

Serious Risks with Inappropriate Use with Ceftriaxone : Deaths have occurred in neonates (28 days of age or younger) who received concomitant intravenous calcium-containing solutions with ceftriaxone. In patients older than 28 days, ceftriaxone and Ringer’s Injection may be administered sequentially if the infusion lines are thoroughly flushed between infusions. ( 4 , 5.1 , 8.4 ) Air Embolism : Use a non-vented infusion set or close the vent on a vented set and use a dedicated line without any c...

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs that Affect Electrolyte and/or Fluid Balance : Avoid concomitant use. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, closely monitor electrolyte concentrations and fluid balance. ( 7.1 ) Lithium : Avoid concomitant use. If concomitant use is unavoidable monitor serum lithium concentrations more frequently. ( 7.2 ) Digoxin : Consider reducing the volume or rate of Ringer’s Injectio...